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Originally Posted by Mr.Kenny
My daughter was commuting in my lame automatic 91 Miata with 200,000 miles; head gasket blew and motor overheated, i milled head, replaced headgasket and still has very low compression & won't start.
I really dislike the idea of fixing it and having it still be an automatic. 
Any Suggestions for realistic daily driver Engine transplant?
Otherwise I am holding out for a used motor with 5 speed.
(The body and paint is great and has new tokico shocks so i don't want to sell it.) |
You could always throw a set of rod bearings and rings in it. That what all the used car guys used to do when they bought an overheated Mazda/Honda/Toyota. Seemed to work out pretty well for short money.
Make sure you use a ridge reamer if you go this route, or else the new rings will snap in short order.