Short Shifter Conversion
A simple solution to a bushing less situation
 Here is the deal.
This conversion was done on a 1200 with a 5-speed Transmission. It should also work on the CVCC Models.
It may also work on other first generations as well. (But has not been proven yet)
One aftermarket 1994-1998 Acura Integra Short Shifter.
One new Honda Acura shifter change lever ball seat, bushing like item number 9 in the picture below, Part# 54110-SH3-003.
And all the other parts that normally go with the stock shifter.
One minor modification is required of sanding down the outside diameter or the shifter ball bushing, it is made of soft plastic and only took 2-3 minutes of sanding to get it down to size to fit.
Qty-2 5/16\' bolts with nylon locking nuts, one for the bottom of the shifter and one to replace the worn out pin on the end of the shifter rod.
I also put a new spring and clip while I was at it.
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The shifter I purchased is bushing less and uses sealed bearings.
To attach the shifter to the rod underneath I had to only put some very thin washers on each side of the bearings to take up the minor gap.
Works great with very little effort to change gears. Before it was like driving with a limp piece of spaghetti, now its solid and you can really feel you are shifting better and a lot faster too.
I have stock OEM exhaust on my car and have no clearance problems at all . The shifter actually sits above the exhaust and to the right a bit, or the exhaust is to the left and just below the bottom of the shifter
rod. I hope this helps anyone considering a short shifter
conversion. 
If Upgrading to 2? Exhaust, consider the placement as it may
interfere slightly. Cost of this mod can be as cheap as $50.00
to $150.00 depending on the cost of your short shifter. Parts
can also be obtained from your local wrecking yard. Enjoy Please
leave feedback on this mod if you have had good or bad news. 
