On a trip back from west virginia, my 90 1.5 n/a mirage startin knockin like all hell. I was 330 miles away from home and 180 from where we were staying. Rented a 17ft U-haul and a car dolly to get her home. Saved me from a ma$$ive tow bill, but what to do now?
Car just turned 70,000 original miles. She's bone stock, no go-fast goodies. I'm the 3rd adult to own her, and really want the mpg. On a trip to the jersey shore, i got 48mpg!! Over the last year, when she just stopped runnin for me, I put in a new fuel pump ($180), then a new Advanced Auto ecu ($280). Was the ecu, and she ran great. Put in a new clutch, and a new pass side axle ($600), and new tires ($300). Bought the car for a steal at $500.
So, my question is this: Put a yard motor in it? Get the motor in it rebuilt? Get a rebuilt motor? Or sell it? Since I'm a newbie, i can't sell it here, although i wish i could. I know you guys love project cars, and a turbo swap would be great for this car, I just want the mpg, not power.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
tom
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