[kenikh]

Here's what I suggest. Sell the 3.2 and buy a 3.0 SC. It has all of the character of a 2.8, is built on the same crank, has the same strong case as the 3.2 and doesn't suffer the same rod problems. We'll call the motor swap a wash, so add $15K:

If you want a true 2.8, buy Nickies and JEs from LN Engineering; they can make smaller P/Cs to fit the 3 liter case; if not, got 98mm and get a 3,2SS - lots of choices. Twin plug CR. Cost = ~$2600
Send your heads to Steve Weiner for porting and rebuild. Cost = ~$2000
Rebuild your rods and buy ARP bolts. Cost = ~$500
Dougherty cams - ask for the "Jeff Higgins" grind. Cost = $750
Used Electromotive Fuel and Spark crankfire system. Cost = $1500
ITBs = ~$1500

All of this gets you close to 9 grand, with plenty left over for ancillary bits like bearings, fasteners, seals, fluids, plug wires, etc.

Should come in at around $15K and results in one of the most satisfying motors I have ever driven.