1990 na 5 speed, i was going to buy the motor straight from japan for 1850 with the stock tt motor with the tranny but i heard its better off just swapping parts but not sure what will be cheaper and better off doing. suggestions will be appreciated thank you, and what else would i need to put the motor in?

 

Please search... your question has been asked and answered right here on this forum many times before.

 

^ What he said.

Hint: Both your ideas are wrong.