What kind of engine would you recommend I.

Don't even think about that. It's not an option. The operating system is engineered for one engine and one engine only and the electrical is integrated into the rest of the vehicle, not to mention, it's against federal law with penalties in the thousands.

What type of problems are you having with the current engine that would make you want to swap. Maybe I can help you solve the issue with your current engine.

It is legal anywhere to switch engines; however, you will end up with problems.

It may be legal where you are but it IS NOT legal in the US to modify the certified emissions in any way and punishable by up to $25000 fine.

That doesn't change the fact that your operating system is engineered to operate only one engine package and attempting to modify that will result in major electronic engineering.

You will have to re loom the car as the EFI conversion is very complex and the expense will be fairly high, I would keep looking for a carby engine if I were you.

This is a bit of a shock to me. I wasn't aware that any manufacturer was still producing Carb engines since the mid 80's. I have never heard or a '98 car with a carb anywhere in the world. Are you sure about that year?

Check the web for an engine from Japan. I had a friend who found a salvage yard that got him one here in the states from a Japanese salvage yard.

However, you'll need MUCH MORE than an engine to make this work!
For starters, you'll need an engine wiring harness, wiring harness for the computer (interior of the car), the Computer, different fuel pump [and pray that it fits the current gas tank or you'llneed another gas tank], fuel line alterations, fuse box to accomadate more/different fuses, the list goes on. And the labor increases severely. [Also, did they make a fuel injected engine which bolts up to your carbureted engine?]

Is your only/main problem the carburetor? (If so, I'm sure you can find one online, it'll be a littel expensive, but more affordable and less time consuming than trying to change from the carbureted system to the fuel injected system). The other parts of the engine are still available in most places (you'll probably have to order them where you are, but we can get them in the states, so they are available). Good luck.

SURELY YOU CAN FIND A CARB---OF SOME SORT---WITH THE SAME BOLT PATTERN

EVEN SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS MIGHT FIT ONE ON THERE A HECK OF A LOT CHEAPER THAN DOING THE MODIFICATIONS YOU ARE DESCRIBING. NOT TO MENTION THE ADDED HEADACHES OF HAVING A "ONE OF A KIND". PROBLEMS MAKING IT WORK NOW/ IN THE FUTURE MIGHT REALLY BE A CHALLENGE

ENGINE-WISE, IT ONLY TAKES TWO VACUUM LINES TO MAKE IT RUN. MIGHT REQUIRE A FEW MORE TO RUN ACCESSORIES

A JEEPNEY WOULD BE THE THING TO HAVE IN YOUR LOCATION!

I HAVE THE "SEDAN" MODEL

THE MEDIC

Jusmestacy,
Please let us know what you decide. Also, what other problems are you having with the engine, which makes you want to change it?