Is there a problem with the engine? If not, just drive it until it needs a rebuild.

Expect to pay ~$3,000 for a full rebuild using quality parts. If it only needs a top end rebuild, that's a considerable savings - but a lot depends on mileage and general condition.

Frank

'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum