I too want to convert my auto tranny 2.5 to a manual shifter.
jobah..are you saying that you know a manual tranny will "bolt right up" for sure..or are you "wondering".
I would love to participate in a "joint" research project on this. I asked the same question last summer..and got no real answer.
I don't think anyone on the forum (or any of the other forums I asked on) has actually done this. So I have been gathering info for the last 6 months hoping to have enough info to "go for it" this summer.
The 2.5 turbo 190 is as close as I can come to a diesel powered "sports car" I think....it just sucks having to be stuck with an auto tranny in it.
So if you two any any others would like to join the research team...please comment.
The more brain weight working on the project the better.