The starter has to come off. You really should pull the trans first as it will make engine extraction much easier but if you don't, yes the shifter should be removed.
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1964 GTO
501, Edelbrock Heads NA, 3460 lbs.
9.76 @ 137mph
1971 Trans Am Lucy Blue, 11.56 @ 115
1966 LeMans. 6.0L LS single turbo, 8.85 @155 mph
1976 Trans Am twin turbo 462, SD Edelbrock heads 8.03@171 mph
2009 G8 GT
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