SIgh.. Engine gone..., now what... Options

[DmVinny]

Ugh... Well got the call from the mechanic apparently my connecting rods are shot which probably effected my cam... so he said it'd probably be cheaper to replace the engine... he wants $1400 to put in another 7afe... gonna be hell trying to get that type of money now especially with no vehicle to take me to my day job and night job... dunno if its worth going the 4age route either has the cheapest i found a 4age with alternator, starter, manifolds,ps, ecu, 5spd tranny and harness is $945.. And I am not sure what else I am going to need to finish the swap parts wise and money wise...

Im pretty much screwed... btw if I do come up with money to do this it will be the 3rd engine in this car =(

[Coomer]

Searching will yield what you'll need for the swap. Do you know how to swap and engine in mechanically and do the wiring yourself? Swapping in a 4A-GE will require a significant amount of custom wiring and will most likely cost far more than swapping in a 7A-FE, unless you're doing it yourself.