not necessary to be cheap if converting from auto to manual......it depends on the car & many times a lot of stuffs would need to be replaced if conv. from auto to manual......like drive shafts , wheel hubs , engine mountings & etc.......it may not be a very straight forward conversion as we may think........i did for my iswara auto some years back & i regretted doing it.......it was never perfect !!!! maybe my mechanic was not competent enough.....so get a good mechanic & he may be able to advice you b4 embarking on the job.......