Will GM 200r4 work with factory floor shift location?

After sleeping on it I might remove the purple plate and trim down the studs so I can get the tranny closer and be able to raise it higher. I'm also planning on loosening the motor mounts to see if I can get a little more engine angle. When cutting the studs you must be careful....they are externally splined studs pressed into the aluminum. If you don't put washers and nuts (tightened down good) against the plate the studs will start working loose as you cut them and you'll ruin everything. Also you'll need to taper the tips after you cut them the so you don't mash the first threads as you stab the tranny.

I'M REALLY SURPRISED THAT I DIDN'T GET ANY SUGGESTIONS???
Treblig