Here's the standard 9x7 on my 2000. You can see, the pivot point is just slightly higher than the 9x6 stock, maybe a bit less than 1/4", and it uses the metal plate, like the 9x7SSK on the side-to-side.
I had the B&M clone before I installed this and thought I was happy. But after using this shifter, I have absolutely no desire for anything else.