new engine

[lt zayo]

i have a 87, 2.0
i need a new engine {cracked blocc}
and trammy,
whut should i do?

im just tryin to get tha car runnin for now
but i want to be out there clownin

[Jeff P]

Either buy another car (for parts or replacement of the dead car) or pick up an engine and tranny from a junkyard.  Junkyard prices vary widely depending on location, so the engine will probably be between $90 and $600.  Hopefully you're in a place where it's cheaper The 2.0 probably has different mounts than the 2.8L, so the easiest route would be to get another 2.0.  If you want to spend a little more time/energy/money you can install a 3400 V6, which would net you a lot more power (like around 100 more hp).  There are a few topics already open on that if you search for them.

[Cliff8928]

As far as I know, the '87-'91 has all the same hard-points on the body for the engine mounts (aside from the Quad)  So any of those should work.

[lt zayo]

ok i just went to a yard the otha day
{ i really dont know shhhh about cars}
i seen a 3100
2-2.8
and a 3.1
plus corsicas,luminas etc...
a scrap car cost 800$
so would it be convient to...
buy a scrap car with a good engine already
and if needed{most likely}take any otha parts off of tha otha cars,
or juss to buy a engine.
if so, i have to rent a engine hoist and
find a engine that will fit into a 2.0 without to many complications

[rweatherford]

If you are changing to a different engine you will need many parts such as the ECM and engine wiring harness.  I would think about buying a complete car and taking everything you need and then selling off the rest to a yard.

[lt zayo]

thanks,
but
i already started takin out my motor,
i thought 87-90 had same type engine mounts etc...

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