Buddy of mine had one on his 96 S-10; damn thing leaked like a siv.
I've never really liked how they shifted, at least on the F-body's. I've got a B&M Ripper on the Mustang, which shifts really nicely, but has a bit of rattle in it.
For the Firebird, I have an SLP short throw w/ Lou's Short Stick. Though I had people try to tell me that would be a crappy combo, inaccurate, etc. I freaking LOVE it. Very crisp, short, and precise, and the combo is cheaper than anything else out there. smile.gif