The best way to go is a manual... autos are okay, but you just can't beat a 5-speed - not to mention that if you are looking for mods, you would eventually swap to a 5spd anyways.
As for changing it to a manual, there's a sticky somewhere in the forums, I believe. I'm not exactly with the procedure off of the top of my head, but you may want to read the FAQ regarding it. From what I recall, it's not too terribly involved.
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