If you have limited funds, I'd just replace the HG. Save the swap for when you have more time and $. I've heard that the 6cyl swap can nickel and dime you to death if you just buy an engine. Also, there are not many special tools required to do a HG. Flywheel lock, Camshaft lock, and rigid chain tensioner. You can have these made if you have a machine shop access. I made drawings of all the parts. They are in the knowledge base. These were for the M42. Pretty sure they are the same for the m44.
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