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Does anyone have advice on this decision?
My motor is coming up on 200k miles, and according to my PPI in May, cylinder #2 had ~60% leakdown, if I recall correctly. I'm not sure where the leak is; the engine runs well, makes good power (dyno'd at 195 in July), doesn't consume an unreasonable amount of oil, doesn't smoke, and doesn't drip (though it does weep a little around some of the heads I think). Regardless, I'm guessing it's time for this engine to be rebuilt.

I want more power, but going to a twin-plug 3.4 with all the goodies looks really expensive, not to mention time consuming. I've been looking at cost-effective upgrades, like a SW chip, 964 cams, and a more open exhaust, but I'm afraid these are the gateway drugs for the 3.4. When I read about people who have done the 3.4 upgrade this is generally how they start out.

If I were to buy a 3.6 and a kit from Steve Timmins, it seems like I could perform the transplant in a couple of weeks, sell my 3.2 as a core, and come out ahead in terms of both time and money.

I'm aware of the issues and opinions regarding suspension, oil coolers, and the 915.

Aside from the fear of buying an unknown motor, are there any other downsides to a 3.6 swap that people have experienced?

Thanks for the advice,