[Darnold]

Originally Posted by Yui-Chan

I wish a high quality company had a package to rebuild the FA for high output NA spec with better cams, valve train, headwork, pistons, bore/stroke, tune, etc for maybe 260-290hp - the whole nine said and done for 1 price ($8k would be reasonable for a full rebuild package and worth it especially if it'll be 280ish NA hp). Maybe like an S, GTS, Type R, GT3, etc model/rebuild. Then we don't need to worry about a slow/weak engine anymore nor doing a swap with all the custom mounting and engineering. Just get the engine rebuilt, and bolt right in

270-290whp is all you really need to propel this very little 2775lb car and make it easily on par with Porsches, M series, Vettes, Lotus, etc. at the track. While still retaining the factory cog and overall balance and handling characteristics as well

I think you're asking for WAY too much. Js racing offered a drop in F22 and it was 18k... Netted 305-310 WHP (about 100 gained)

Local shop can build a motor for me at a fraction of the cost, you really just need a good quality machine shop and a mechanic you trust.