A couple thoughts...

I've read one guy (blujfan9293) paid $4k for a VX with collision damage...can't recall if engine was blown, easily recovered that amount parting it out. But you got to consider all the work and effort to disassemble, package and ship stuff.

Another guy on here (iamironman I think) successfully put in an Axiom engine and eliminated his engine oil consumption problem.

Looks like you could go either way and still make out good.