[944noob]

I have a hate love relationship with my 944 and right now it has a couple big issues that need to be addressed - gets hots after about 30 min of driving, smokes at high rpm, and the entire electrical system is riddled with gremlins.

The motor could pretty easily be freshened up and I could go through the electrical system circuit by circuit addressing problems, but I would still have an underpowered car that doesn't speak to me. I love the chassis and styling, but the engine just doesn't have any soul.

I don't have any interest in a v8 swap, but I do want 250-300 hp from an inline or narrow v configuration. The Audi 7a, 3b, or AAN make a ton of sense, but are getting really tough to find. I've also tossed around boosting a vr6, but I'm thinking more and more about a honda or nissan engine. They are cheap and plentiful out of Japan and the road to power is easy and costs nothing. I realize there are major things to sort through - bellhousing, clutch, electrical, mounts, etc. I've done several major swaps and fab work doesn't scare me. Am I alone in this, or are there others that would be interested in something alone these lines?