Hey guys, I'm looking for your suggestions and opinions...

Last week my 1990 Z32 NA that I am restoring blew it's head gasket... So I've decided that I'm going to pull the motor this weekend and go ahead and rebuild it. Most of the work will be done by me, with the assistance of my local machine shop for the milling work, etc..

Please don't suggest I upgrade to a TT I have a TT and it's just fine, this is my NA and I enjoy it for entirely different reasons..

My question is what things should I focus on upgrading/replacing while I have the engine out of the car. Here's my plan so far...

1: Heads going to local machine shop for complete rebuild: acid wash, valve job, new lifters, and port and polish.

2: Block will be reconditioned as needed...

Parts I'm getting ready to order, suggestions/opinions?

3: Kevlar Timing Belt Kit includes new Oil Pump

4: Injen Technology IS Short Ram Cold Air Intake System

5: Megan Racing Stainless Steel Headers

6: Unorthodox Racing Pulley Set (4pc) with Overdrive Water Pump Pulley

7: Z1 NA Clutch & Flywheel Combo

8: New Sending Unit for oil pressure gauge

That was most of the items I could think of that I wanted to upgrade and that are hard to get to with the engine in the car, any opinions?

Did I miss anything? Is there anything on my list that I shouldn't order or a better quality version by different manufacture?

Looking for any and all info you can provide me with... your personal experiences and any "what not to do" stories... Thanks guys.

 

Skip the intake and go with a dual MAF/pop charger, you won't see any benefit from a kevlar timing belt, skip the port and polish and just gasket and flow match the ports.