as for JDM's being more expensive, I have to disagree. I live in New Brunswick, so the import scene is quite small compared to bigger cities. I own a 95 TSi AWD and am doing an engine swap. I paid $1500+ for a 1G engine. The thing is a lemon and I took it back. A friend of mine just got back from Montreal. He bought a JDM engine, tranny, complete wiring harness, computer, and all the plumbing for less than I paid for a POS engine.
Just my $0.02