Hey I have the same thoughts about the shifter on the console like that, I have the same shifter but no console and was thinking mount it on the original shifter hole...where the pop tarts come up. Are you using front or rear exit for the cable? Im running a PG trans at the moment so am set up to the rear, a 727 might be a winter project so will have to come out the front, I love that shifter, its so adaptable !!!