newbie looking for help with a stick shift part

[frogeye]

I am new to the list and learning about a part I need to allow me to shift a transmission I will be using in a project car. I have a rx7 motor married up to a Mazda 5 speed transmission that has had the rear tailstock changed out to a Mazda b2000/2200/2600 tailstock to allow the shift to fit coser to the firewall then the stock RX7 one. I realized that the stock RX7 shifter will not allow me to reach deep enough to grab the internal feet to engage in shifting. Therefore , I have been told that I need a stick shift from a Ford ranger 1988 which might be the same as the Mazda B2000 series one.
I am totally new to this stuff and just running with leads from others who suggested this forum for help
I was told an Explorer 91-93 will also be the same thing and maybe bronco II's
around 1987.
I am looking for any help to confirm any of this information and hopefully someone may have a spare stick shift around that is willing to make available.
I can be reaced at
frogeye@cox.net
and can provide photos of my project and transmission as well if that helps
Thanks
Alan

 

[feellnfroggy]

You need to know what ranger parts you have, i would bet its the M50d-r1 transmission parts. So look for a shifter from an m50d, or better yet, get on ebay and buy a short throw shifter for 88 ranger 2.3l (as with everything else read up on it and double check its the right part before buying from ebay. But I beleive this will work for you.

 

[exbass94]

Just FYI, 1993 and older Mazda pickups are completely different and unrelated from Rangers and use different transmissions and shifters. 1994 and newer Mazdas are mechanically identical to Rangers.