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Don't waist money on having a shop install it, if you have done an oil change you have the skill level to put in a short shifter. You will love the way they feel too, I have the Hurst and really like it. No need to remove the drive shaft. Good luck.
Nothing tops the satisfaction of a job you have done yourself. You gain experiance and you start to figure out how your car works. Just do not get in a hurry working like a gorilla!