Thanks for all the advice! I hadn't considered the 5 speed option. I'll add that to my list to consider. I am partial to keeping the 2F. I know the matching numbers thing doesn't really matter, but I like the originality of it. It's my daily. Mostly city, occasional highway. I treat it more like...
I would love to give it a few more horse power. Not sure why, but I like the idea of a keeping it "in the family" if I do a swap. Thus the 1FZ.
If I stick with the 2F and just give it a refresh, maybe I can do a few performance tweaks. Exhaust manifold, FE .. that kind of thing.
With my 60 and $10k budget?
Done already:
New paint (3 yrs ago?)
Desmog
OME Light
Problems:
Head gasket leak
Rear seal leak
Other minor leaks
Exhaust getting ratty
Drivers seat needs redone
Headliner has some tears
Wheels have some rust
Considering:
Refurbish current engine to like new
Sniper...