My 964 engine needs rebuilt - Suggestions required

[YZR500]

Good afternoon Pelicanites,..

I have a 1992 C2 which consume approximately 1.7-1.8 quarts to 1000 miles. The fact that I don’t have a cat (Fabspeed cat by-pass) doesn’t help because the nauseating smell of half-burn smell from the exhaust is now giving me wicked head hakes when I'm driving. Anyhow,... I think I need a rebuild.
I am looking for advice but trying to keep it on a budget. The car has 88,xxx miles, it sips oil like gasoline, and has poor comp #s, no leak test done. If I go through the trouble of taking the heads out I will definately re-ring the pistons. From that point what's an additional $1000 to crack the case open. If I am doing this ,...I am doing it only once. So I am not looking for half a fix at this point but rather a complete rebuilt. I may absolutely reuse the same pistons, cams and jugs but at $950 for a set of JE I may consider it. Going the 3.8L route is not an option for me. I dont think that a $4800 upgrade is worth it for a mere 20-25 hp increase. As for cams I dont know enough but what I know is that cams can move your TQ curve up or down or flater. My engine has the infamous chain case leaks, and not at the cover but rather where they meet with the case. So this will have to be adressed. I am not looking to have this done at a indy shop, but will do it myself with the help of 2-3 very competent PCA guys that have done this several times.


Here are my thoughts.

I would like to dive into my 964 engine and perform a rebuild. Not looking for heavy track mods, but rather a pleasant and peppy driver. I want to keep the OEM configuration, although I was looking at the JE ceramic coated pistons with a higher compression ratio (11.5:1 rather than the OEM 11:1). Also if sportier cams would be beneficial without compromising street drivability I would consider it as well. I already have an RS lightweight flywheel (new last year < 2,200 miles), so what I am looking for is to increase mainly torque rather than hp, if that makes sense,….More hp is also ok with me but not as important as tq. I have no problem doing the rebuilt with OEM parts if the JE pistons are not compatible with the Mahle cylinders. Has anyone combined both? I've research the LN engineering site and they states that if cylinders are purchase they have to be matched with the JE piston, however there is no mention of JE piston can’t be installed into Mahle cyl,.. Please provide input. Also i would need suggestion on cams, I do 10-12 autocross a year, other than that approximately 1200 to 1500 miles of street a year. Still like to take the lady out on dates from time to time.

Any info or suggestion on built spec would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[Hamptonsam]

If you have not posted on Rennlist, I would suggest it. Large 964 community on there and lots of great advice.

[RSTarga]

You could also post here on the 911 engine rebuilding forum.
If you want more torque more displacement is the best way to go. .4 compression increase will be barely noticeable, if at all.