Also looks like the NOS rod is linear and flat where mine is twisted and bent upward from laying flat. Since it’s all about geometry I can’t help but think all the bends and twists in mine have a negative impact on performance. The one I have is short but not by 2 inches mentioned previously. More like half an inch, but I wonder about the bends and linear movement. Anyone know where I can get a new NOS one like the blue one?