Hi I'm new to the forum...well not really I just forgot my old username. Anyway I found a super rare te72 sportback with a blown 3tc for $400! I'm looking for an engine swap (or alternative ill get to that in a minute) for it. I'm not looking for anything too hard as I don't have a welder or anything special.
So my ive narrowed it down to these:
1.) 1jzge fairly cheap, from what I heard the motor mounts line up with crossmember of the te72
2.) 2jzge same deal as above
3.) 7mge seems like a lot more fab involved however Ive seen more done than the 1/2 j. Cheap, reliable (with good gaskets)
4.) 4age fairly easy, cheap, unoriginal.
Now for the alternative...
Lately Ive been fascinated with an efi 3tc. Ive seen it done but there doesnt seem to be any good write ups about it. I understand I could get 3te (jdm fi variant) parts but they would be really hard to find and might get too expensive. Ive heard of swapping different heads that have efi with the harnesses,ecu, etc. but I'm not sure what would fit.
If you guys could give me your input on what would be best in your opinion and any info on any of these swaps especially the efi conversion I would appreciate it!