For year 2000 there are a lot ways out if you don't like it. I would assume fitment would be the same for 98.
You can go to a 997 shifter which should bolt right in... Please check this out.
I had a B + M on a six speed and pulled it out in favour of a 997 SSK. The former was way too notchy. Realize that the shortness is accomplished by reduced mechanical advantage and consequently resolution suffers
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