The 968 is 185-190whp stock, that is 3.0L 16v with variocam and a MAF. It's pretty hard to get that motor to 225whp but a 968 motor would be a more realistic starting point than a 2.5NA.
There would be little point in rebuilding the NA transmission as it would not handle the increased power. A 968 swap would probably be a bargain at about $5K. It's generally cheaper and easier to sell the NA and buy a different car that is closer to the power you need.

Isn't the 968 around 240 BHP and 220 ft lb TQ. 190????

Supposedly 236 at 6,200 RPM. 2.0 Model Outline

hes saying at the wheels- whp, after drivetrain loss.

Didn't catch that, still, that seems like a pretty big loss

Indeed, but those are the dyno numbers I have seen for a stock 968. I have not looked hard and most of the numbers I have seen are for modded motors.