We are in the wrong hobby to save money lets get that fact straight haha!

If the 440 is already there then just run it and get as much seat time as possible. Engine swaps are cool and all but the fact is that if you are swapping, you are not driving.

I'm changing to a Gen 3 because I have wanted to swap out my 340 for years. I feel that Gen 3 is the best way to raise the power to weight ratio. Not the most cost effective method though...

Unless you absolutely hate the automatic, then just run it. If you have to have a manual you will love the 6 speed