I always been debating that … I would HUNT and obtain a 2004/5 Honda Civic Hybrid 5 speed . I driving one of those cars complete … AWESOME MPG. The car weight about the same. I would considier looking for a small turbo kit to get the low HP. Only the 2004/05 came with a 5 speed manual in a hybrid system. No BS. Go talk to a few junk yards for spare engines, and start peicing. It will be a totally awesome setup I wish I was there to help you on that task