I have a Cheetah Shifter on my CRT 727, but I ordered it with a reverse pattern valve body. I had my choice of plates...I used the forward pattern plate because I liked how it had a gate to keep me pulling it straight into 3rd from 1st.

Which I still do on occasion , I'm used to a ratchet shifter.

2001 Dodge Dakota
408 All Motor
11.27 @ 117.83 mph
2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.