How smoothly will that modified (bent) shift rod shift?

[kdanie]

I am currently working on my shifter (when I am not fabricating my header). I am using an early 911 shifter that I have modified for a front bushing so the shift rod will be fully supported in two places (front and rear) under the shifter, then to a couple of steering type u joints and on the trans coupling. It should take care of any problems. I'm almost done with the shifter, I just need to drill the front bushing support and attach it to the shifter base plate.
ken