Hey, I live in KC as well. I can get your car running again for a lot cheaper than any shop, but I am pretty backed up right now. I have 4 2g Eclipses and a Talon ahead of yours (if I did it), and each car averages 3 to 4 days to get gone. If you are still needing your motor replaced in 2 weeks, I can do it for around $1375. That includes putting in a good used block, new headgasket, new head bolts, a valve job with new valve stem seals (using your cylinder head), new timing belt, new water pump, new oil pan gasket, new fluids and filters. $1375 includes all parts and labor...Let me know if you are interested.
Gene