Default [q] how to install cmw on se w8

need help guys im noob wid my android phone i have a few question to ask
1. how can i change my xrecovery menu into clockworkmod?
2. do i need to update my kernel and firmware just to install gingerdx v24?
3. is it safe to flash the gingerdx v24 using xrecovery menu?or just only for cmw?

please help me guys i need some comments before doing this