I checked local junkyards and got an engine for $400 - blew after 10k. Next one was $900 with a warranty - had 60k, now has 90k and still runs perfectly. Intall was ~$500 both times. Just pull out the Yellow Pages and call everyone listed.

-Philip Maynard '95 Contour [71 STS | Track Whore] '97 Miata [71 ES | Boulevard Pimp] 2006 autocross results