engine dilema

Wazza · rice boy Joined: 16 Oct 2001 Posts: 48

hey guys,
well the other nite my gem (stocko '84 TG) shit itself, and i have it on good authority its the bottom end, so now i have no transport, and am looking at getting a new engine. the only thing is im not entirely sure what to go for, im definately after a fair bit more power than my tired (now deceased) 1600, and i need it fairly quickly, so i was thinking something a bit bigger, like a 2L or mabye more, i just need to know what you reckon i should get, i wanna keep it to around $1000, but i guess i could go as high as $1500, and im a p-plater so im not relly after turbo, cos ive gotta be sensible (and i think its outta my price range, its's also gotta be an easy swap cos i dont wanna pay anyone to put it in, cos my uncle has a fair idea as he used to mess with em when he was younger..... so whats good for that kinda money that will gove nice results, oh yeah and im in perth so thats where its gonna need to be.
thanx in advance
wazza.

TXcoupe · petrol head Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 1675

wazza im in perth and i have two engines a 1800 and a 1600 both complete if your interested my phone number is 93315996 or email on gemini_v6@optusnet.com.au

Wazza · rice boy Joined: 16 Oct 2001 Posts: 48

thanx man, but it seems ive found a nice g200 to put in for an okay price, tgoing round to have a look at it this arvo, but ill give ya a ring if it dont turn out well.
cheers

TXcoupe · petrol head Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 1675

okay dude but yeah they wil be here for a while

Wazza · rice boy Joined: 16 Oct 2001 Posts: 48

well, i actually did end up getting that g200, and i should have the car back by saturday or sunday, and then i can finally start driving her again
neways. thanx for the offer
Wazza