My head gasket blew out on my engine (92 toyota paseo- auto tranny- all stock). Is it more cost efficent to get a new engine (current engine has 160000 + miles on it) The car itself is in okay shape (hood and fenders and dented a good bit but frame is still good) I don't have any experience with engine swaps and wanted to know if I should replace the head gasket, replace the engine, or scrap the car.
If I should replace the engine, I would prefer to upgrade (lots of Montana moutain driving that the little engine has trouble with) it a little to the 4efte engine (from a starlet) or something with more horsepower (maybe a recommendation?) but want as much of a "drop in" engine as possible. Is this possible (and cost effecient) to do without replacing axles, cams, tranny, or anything else? If I have to replace the tranny can I go to a manual without hassle? How much would it cost me and are there any other considerations I need to make before commiting to an engine swap?
I looked at the other forums and still had many questions... sorry for the repetitive questions.
I appreciate all help and input