[Bug@5speed(US)]

Using the Side shifter as the basis for your project can be done. Yes, it will work but it requires more work.. Below are is a highlight of what is needed:

Late 901/911 Nosecone or Bugat5speed
Inner Shift rod from 901
Flip the Diff
Relocate breather
You will also neede the inner shift forks and rods and the side plate.

And since your going thru all that, you might as well give it a tune up.. new seals, and check your syncros..

Basically, you need to convert it to a tail shifter.

There are plenty of folks that may swap with you on the 914 boards, FYI.

VR
Alex

PS- As you may know we can help if you need sourcing certain parts or converting..