B&M

• Fixed height.
• Comes with shift knob.
• General consensus on the forum is that the B&M is the highest quality shifter available providing very short, distinct throws.
• Possibility of rattling/buzzing, usually in 3rd gear. This can be remedied by bending or otherwise modifying the heat shield.

Stillen

• Fixed height.
• Pricy.

SMC

• Adjustable.
• No longer available as the company is no longer in business.
• Possibility of rattling/buzzing, usually in 3rd gear. This can be remedied by bending or otherwise modifying the heat shield.

Pacesetter

• A clone of the SMC shifter.
• May also be difficult to find.
• Possibility of rattling/buzzing, usually in 3rd gear. This can be remedied by bending or otherwise modifying the heat shield.

eBay (OBX, "Nismo", Robo shifter,etc)

• Not much is known about these things.
• May break with no warning

Options for QR25DE equipped manual transmission:

NISMO

• Primarily utilizes a shorter support rod
• Installation requiring center console removal and between seats (1-2 hours)
• This causes the entire shift pattern to move back
• Reduction is a claimed 40%

TWM

• An adapter plate that is placed on top of the control arm assembly
• Installation is under the hood, on top of the tranny, and very easy (10 minutes)
• This causes the entire shift pattern to move forward
• Reduction is a claimed 30%

B&M

• Replaces the shifter lever and most of the control device assembly
• Installation is similar to NISMO, underneath center console and between seats (1-2 hours)
• This causes the entire shift pattern to move toward the right
• Reduction is a claimed 40%
• Problems with bending or breaking the shift cables, retainer popping out
• B&M is offering upgrade pieces to alleviate these problems