98 honda accord transmission conversion?

Well my friend bought me a 98 Honda accord. I told them I wanted stick, but they insisted automatic because I "race" so they got me a 98 Honda with only 53 k on it believe it or not. I really has no say so it choice of car because they where paying for me. It has a VTEC engine once I popped the hood, the car is slightly modded and would love to have it as a manual trans but how much would it run me? And is it worth it? It probably not worth it but still would like to no the price and other peoples opinions.

Leave it alone. You will spend crazy money to do the conversion. It is not just the trans but you will need to change ECM and transmission computers too. If you want a stick drive it for a bit just to keep your friends happy that you like the car. Then sell it a bit down the road and get what you want. I hope your not street racing. I have to tell you being a 59 year old auto tech you kids have no idea what a real race car is. Rice burnners are just not it. Get yourself a big block chevelle real horsepower and torque.

Would need a complete parts car sitting in your driveway to make sure you have all parts there. Better off like last post mentions keep it then find what you want