/6 random thrown rod

SlantS are cheap, and easy. If it tossed a rod and didn't foul the crank or cylinder. I bet Dr Dodge on slant six.org could send you a piston and rod for peanuts and it would only cost you a head gasket and about 4 hours of time. Pulll pan, pull head, replace bad rod/piston. Assemble. Even if bottom of cylinder is nicked, it may not interfere with sealing rings, jut smooth out.