89 240 Sx Tranny Swap

Alright I just found a mint 89 240sx fastback for sale... only problem is it's an automatic.
I was thinking of swapping in a SR20DET but the whole legal part of swaps still bugs me.
So how hard would it be to actually swap in a manual tranny?
I mean installing the master cylinder and all by myself with moderate mechanical skills (I've done brakes, suspension and pretty much all petty stuff)
Any tuning shops around town that "specialize" in Nissans?

Or should I just scrap that idea altogether and take my luck with the sr20det?
what about the legality of a SR20DE swap? I mean it was available in Canada... without a reardrive tranny thought...

Thanks

About legality, I wouldnt really worry.
When you go in for inspections, they dont really car about the engine. As long as its running good. They probably couldnt even tell the difference, turbo or not.

I say go with a DET. Might as well, if your going to do a Auto to 5sp tranny swap, might as well do it right

Yeah that's about right... they probably couldn't care less!

I'll keep you guys posted if I manage to go along with that plan!

Thanks