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I'd be more than happy to discuss some options for getting you back on the road. Ron and Jack, thank for the endorsement!
Motor swaps are often pondered, but as Pat points out, there tend to be some real challenges to overcome. V8s are fun, but the JH chassis can't handle the power (suspension derived from the Chevette/Viva). As Ron suggests, a fuel injected 3.8 out of a late-model Camaro or Mustang with a T5 trans would be very cool. Then there is the guy who installed a 3.0 from a 300zx into a Jensen GT.
That 3.8 will pump out close to 200hp and the T5 is fantastic. Conversely, a well-built 907 will reliably produce 160-180hp, while a 2.2 will net 200-240hp. Make the switch to the Toyota 5-speed and the engine swap argument becomes a little harder to justify. Besides, the 'most cool' thing about the JH is the uniqueness of the 907. How many people can say their car is Lotus Esprit powered?
Judson