The pivot point needs raising to make it short throw, so that wont change a thing

I hated mine at first. (B&M) had to mod it to make it competition proof, as the rubber seal/alloy bearing idea just wasn't upto it

Once you get used to it its fine, the only thing I still don't like about it is I can now hit reverse from 5th as there is no gate

Its not made anything any quicker - just more positive, so it depends on your reason for wanting one I suppose.