That name is Zooty, McBooty!
Hurst short throw? Funny you should ask, I was just looking at GMPP:
Short-Throw Shifter
A greater feeling of control comes with a precise, quick-acting
shifter. GM Performance Parts’ short-throw shifter kits for both V-6
and V-8 models deliver sharper and quicker throws between gears,
enabling you to keep the engine’s revs right where you want them
for optimal performance.
We worked with legendary shifter manufacturer Hurst® to develop
the kits, so they complement great performance with classic styling.
The kits include all necessary hardware and detailed instructions.
92214389 V-6 Short-Throw Shifter Kit (not shown)
92214388 V-8 (LS3) Short-Throw Shifter Kit
http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/_r...09_Catalog.pdf
Availability? No one knows for sure. Plant max output is 100K per year. That's 8000 a month. They will be starting off slowly, and ramping up on a day by day basis.
10,000 are on order now. If they make half max production - 4000 a month, that would be 2.5 months worth now in queue.
Throw in a million variables, recession causing turmoil for the entire auto industry, SS - LT order/production mix differences, etc.