I just bought a sts for $40 I belive it's the cheap american muscle one, It's alot better then the stock shifter, but it is kind of notchy, but for $40 dollars it was a deal. I think they are 70 brand new. If you don't have alot of money to play around with, i would recomend it, but if you do... then mgw!! you can get the perfect handle position. I drove a tri ax as well which was nice, very short throws!
my dad has a mgw in his 95 gt and he loves it.
personally i have a hurst. its not super short throw but its a ton smoother and and has a great feel.
mgw if you wanna grab some gears. Hurst if you wanna a good feel