swapping from stick shift to a/t is the difficult way. doing that swap you need all kinds of connections to the radiator ,etc a/t to stick is the easier way they say. i,m not a mechanic ,but i had about 20 old cars in the last 20 years and seen alot of scenerio,s. i,m considering it for my 94 prizm also. if you can find a stick shift prizm in the junk yard then you,re almost there.