Another option would be to use a DSM / EVO 1-3 / JDM Mitsubishi RVR 4G63. There are a few "bolt on" RWD transmission options for that swap (Dodge D50 / Mighty Max).
The Evo VIII and Evo IX transmissions are flipped and I don't recall them ever being used in a RWD form from the factory.
https://projectzerog.com/transmissions.shtml