Best trans for a manuel swap?

I don't think you would have a problem making something close. even if it's not 100% the same it gets covered with carpet anyhow. But if you can manage to find one for 50$ it might be easier to buy it. either way no big deal. Hell you could drive without it till you got one or made one as long as you have a good exhaust system with no leaks.

Also if you can fabricate a bit It might be cheaper to run a hydraulic clutch. There is no bolt on kit so you gotta make it happen on your own. but a cheap master, some brake line and a slave, you could probably do it for under 100 bucks. If you add up all the stuff you would need from brewers you probably around 200-300 bucks. just a thought.