manual transmission

I have a 1998 neon rt. Im trying to find what year of manual trans i can use for the engine from 1995-2005. I just need one to last to get me home as im stranded and have access to a scrap yard. I need it to go about 500km. All the advice i can get will help. I have a spare trans at home but no...

the transmission I have is from a 1954 or 1955 Dodge truck. The build plate calls the truck a Model C3-TA8-I44, with a Max Gross Weight of 24,000 lbs. The Service Manual refers to this model as having a 5-speeds (forward) transmission. That is the gear box I have, and also the huge truck...