What kind of transmission do I get?

You have good access to several Major swap meets, Puyallup has 1 or 2 each month from now through the fall.
Next up is Feb 11-12 for a general hi-perf meet and then Feb 18-19 for the Early Bird meet. March 17-18 for the Almost Spring meet, and then the big Portland meet 12-15...almost TOO big...

Start collecting pictures and notes so you have some idea what is in front of you.