Series V 2.8 liter V6 with T5 and Dan R's install parts. I did the tunnel widening & have engine & transmission temporarily installed. Ready to start rebuilding the tunnel and could use some advice from the experienced. Someone on the forum a while ago recommended replacing the shifter so I bought one like he suggested but I can't find the original posting now. Here's a photo of the shifter with the larger diameter section that holds the stops. I'm trying to figure out the best height for the top cover relative to the transmission. I'm planning to use the original top cover. Is it best to have the cover down close to the shifter? Or have more clearance between the top cover and transmission? Or increase the top cover hole diameter and have the round part of the shifter extend through the cover? Any advice would be much appreciated.