V-gate shifter with an A833 OD trans?
All the shift speed in the world won't make up for sending your engine speed back to idle every time you shift. Steeper rear gear ratios won't fix it either.
If you're just into street cred or want something different, do it to it, but have your excuses ready if it's time to race. Tell em your grandma asked you not to or that you're on parole for a jaywalking ticket or something.