My build is agonizingly slow at times.
I have been preparing / doing for 3 years.
Maybe Collegeboy has me beat, but my scope is far less than his. If you are reading this I look fwd to your updates.
I also look forward to updates from RagtopZ, Zfreak, Warrz, Ashley, etc.
Anyways, here are some pics. I would post more but photobucket doesn't have the bulk upload option.
One at a time takes forever.It started with purchase of these in 2007. I had to watch them go on sale knowing mine were still in the box:(, 
I also wanted to upgrade to new style injectors, so I got these (thanks Kyle).
 
I also wanted to fix the smoke from PCV when I autocross although I haven't done that for several years now.
This was a small but big step for me as I wasn't comfortable with just screwing the AN fittings into the Cam covers.
So after much delay I found a welder to do this. 
Also had more delay as I tried the freeze plug option here, but the were not a tight fit. Went with screw in. 
Since I found a good welder, I also had my SZ test pipe hanger repaired as it had snapped off.
One of the issues I setout to fix was vacuum leak. I had capped off the stock wastegate actuator ports, but the plug had split. So I had these welded also. I would love to get the MS Intake tubes here, but....
 The Test pipes (2.5" with flex joint) will be in classifieds after I receive the 3" from Specialty Z. 
I figured since I would be this far in, I upgraded to JWT Sp700s and Z1 TBs (Thanks Kyle) and SZ 3" Exp DPs (Thanks Coz. Noone else had in stock). 
Here is the Z as it sets now. I just wonder if it will be back on the road before Collegeboy, Zfreak, RagtopZ or Madhatter. 
Other items left to do:
Install 95 W/H and CAS (Thanks Bernie).
Install 740cc chip (waiting on it to come from SZ).
Install I/C piping and Intercoolers (I know this won't be popular, but I got from Coz on sale. Thanks, they look nice).
Clean cam covers, paint and reinstall.
Install SPL Solid RR subframe bushings (Thanks Kuah).
Install Powertrix Foglight ducts.
Replace Pilot bushing (I was getting a whine from trans).
Clean intake (after porting for TBs) and install TBs and other hardware.
Charcoal Canister delete to make way for thicker Intercooler.
Replace JWT Dual pop driveability kit with stock / Selin / 2nd MAF ( waiting to arrive from Specialty Z).
Install SZ High 5 clutch (also due next week).
Install Short shifter.
Install Carbing Strut Bars Fr & Rr (had for years).
And many other things I can't think of at the moment.
Any other suggestions while I am at it?..
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