how to find a good 2.0, and not get ripped off Options

[mightyohm]

If I wanted to find a good running GA case 2.0 with stock (at least mostly working) fuel injection, exhaust, etc. ready to drop into my car, where would be the best place to look for one?

It seems like most of the 2.0's I see need a rebuild or are totally unknown condition. How do you find a good engine without taking a big gamble that you're going to end up with some smoking misfiring POS? How much should you expect to pay for it?

I am thinking about the 2.0 path vs. wasting all my time fixing the little things on my current (pretty gutless) 1.7, but it really only pays off if the 2.0 doesn't have any surprises and requires 10x as much work to get into the car.

6 conversion would be nice, but I just want something I can drive and not worry about for now.

[Bruce Allert]

I am doing the same thing right now! Rather than take a chance on an engine on Ebay that I can't go check out I'm talking to the people around home letting them know that I'm in the market & such. Have spoken to a few of the racers that know other AX racers that have taken out their good 2.0 for the 6 conv. I've been told there are plenty of them around but ya just gotta be patient & wait for them to come up or do some sleuthing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
If you know a racer in your area let him/her know or talk to your local club members. Just posting here helps too. Good luck........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
bruce