Maybe just get the parts for the swap at the JUNK YARD. Harness, belhousing parts and what not. Then get a low milage import for around $700.
I guess I got lucky, and I got a good relation ship with my Junkyard. I got my donor setup for $500. Now if I could just get them to call me when they get new stuff in it would be cool. I try to stop by every 2 weeks to see whats up, and buy somthing once a moth if I need it or not. Just to keep them knowing me. Sometimes they even give me parts. I got a Free Y pipe, and some U bolt plates once. Sweet!