If down time is a major hurdle for you, buying a factory rebuilt is the quickest way to go.
New engine shows up, swap swap the engines, return the core and you're up and running.
Price of admission is usually steeper but things move along at a pretty good clip, down time is minimal and you'll have a factory engine which typically does add value to your plane versus a field overhaul?
Decisions, decisions.......
Jim
Yeah, if finances weren't a factor this would be attractive. Unfortunately, two kids to eventually put through college means that I'm flying on a budget.
Jim