only thing i can suggest is drive both, weigh the ups and downs and figure out what's best for you. i have a SH myself and i love it. but it is a PITA if i have to replace the clutch, or when trying to find parts like camber kits, LSD, or basic bolt ons like header or exhaust for it. you'd probably be better of with a base and LSD equipped tranny. but that's totally up to you. most people don't modify their preludes that much.