deciding on an engine to swap. HELP!, currently 7afe, but wut next?? Options

[cjh4l22]

OK so here's the scoop. currently i have a 95st w/5spd and a 7afe engine that is leaking a little oil and has just under 260k on it. so, by x-mas i'd like to swap it w/something b/c i'm afraid the engine won't make it till summer plus i'm asking santa for x-tra power this christmas. lol SO I'm asking for info from the wonderfully knowledgeable ppl here on 6gc.net I need to know which engine would be my best choice based on the following criteria... a) ease of the swap b) power gained b/c like i said, i would like an increase c) ease of turbo later and d) cost effective. b/c i have been considering a 3sgTe but it just seems too expensive for a poor college student. furthermore, i was hoping for something w/an equal if not higher displacement than the 7afe (1.8L) but i have heard good things about the 4age(20v) which is only 1.6L. If anyone would be willing to enlighten me, please do so and i'd be forever greatful. thanks.

Oh, and no i don't plan on racing this car or anything, just building up a car thats got some guts, ya know? something w/some spunk. anywho, thanks for your help.

[cjh4l22]

I also like the 20v 4age. and i've been told the blacktop is a better choice than the silver? Furthermore i'd rather not do a rebuild of my 7afe although i've been told its one of the easier cars to turbo. how difficult is it to turbo the 4age 20v? and it has a smaller displacement than all the rest, should i be worried about that? i mean, like i said, i'm just looking for something peppy and kinda quick. no 13second car here or anything. but again, info is welcome and encouraged. oh and celicaracer18, its the 3sgTe that puts out 220+ or w/e. b/c there is also a 3sge and a 3sge BEAMS <new NA 2L engine that produces something like 200hp? anywho, let me know ppl, let me know. oh, and for those who have done soemthin like a 4age/3sge/7afe swap.. wut did it cost you in the end..?? thank you.

And I might be outta line here but InfamousChappy, its cool that your joining the convo but please don't steal the topic i started. thanks.