swaps?

i have a 2000 civic hatch dx (auto tranny)...

well i wanna swap in an engine later...but would be more of a hassle to change it into a 5spd or should i just find another civic hatch that is 5spd already????....any info (especially facts or experience would be helpful)....not opinions or "my brother's friend's cousin's sister's boyfriend did a swap" or somethin like that......heh heh....

but yea...thx for your help!