I've run this set up in my truck for a while. It's close to the seat, you'll want to look through the different shifter rods they make and pick out one that works. Mine was short and 90 degree straight back over the top of the seat, seems like I may have angled it forward slightly.
I think I'm running this one:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/538-...oductId=749354