Yeah im going to ACP, living on campus. Im working full time this summer and + grad money im in the same boat as you. Im looking for something older to build than my ep3. Congrats on Rpi btw, that auto shop is amazing.
In response to the h2b prelude swap it wont happen. It b series tranny will put the axles at different angles + custom axles would be needed. This guy would need to fab up a hell of a kit for it to work.