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 =(

[DmVinny]

Well I have a friend who owns a mechanic shop, I got about $1800 to $2200 to spend on it thanks to my boss... just need to consider my options, the 7afe gave me no luck twice... so I mine as well try for some more horsepower... just wanna know if the funds I have are enough to cover it... I can probably do the swap myself but having two jobs dont leave me much time.