Free 1.8k engine block busted

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rastafari

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Irie!

First of all I would like to say Hi to every1...greets from Slovenia.
Now about my problem....
I own a 98' 1.8k Free (100k miles) with cracked engine block. Since the 1.8 engine tends to blow more then once I was thinking about replacing it with something else(instead of putting in another 1.8).
I was reading the forums and found smth about swapping 1.8 with a v6k or a rover 220 t (dunno how much would I have to modify the engine?)

I would prefer the option which requires the least amount of parts changed (2000 pounds is a hell of an amount of money for a new 1.8 engine which in the near future could surprise me with another HGF or even worse)
 
dont go fur the KV6 - they are (almost) as susceptible as the K series to HGF - the 220 Turbo will fit, but needs a new primary drive shaft in the PG1 gearbox (I think). dont forget you will need the ECU and all the relevant wiring too.
 
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