thunderbird AT to MT

[5.0Buckeye]

i wanna convert my 97 thunderbird LX from an auto to a manual transmission. any advice and/or comments or info on how to or how much it might cost me. any help would rock. thanks

 

[5.0Buckeye]

does anyone know what size transmission id need. the stock transmission is an auto 4-speed. would a five speed fit?