Time to resurect this. I have bought a built longblock for it that has cp pistons, billet boport rods and a 2.5L crank. It has a ported head and a turbo cam from esslinger. It has oversize valves and springs, retainers, and locks.
I tore apart a mustang 2.3 block as this was built on a 2.3 truck block which is very different. So I have to disassemble it and have my block bored out to fit the pistons. I am pulling the built engine apart this week as time allows. It also came with an adapter and flywheel to allow me to use a v8 bellhousing and clutch behind it. Say godbye to all my cable issues finally.