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The constant traction issues and the lack of standalone engine management are what make me second guess my thoughts on building the car versus returning it to stock and trading it in before I cross the big line.

To just do the pistons and rods and tune it for higher boost isnt my concern in moving forward. Its the extra $4000 or so to convert it to built HR heads so I can use a standalone EMS (another $2000+), and i would still be left with a car that is non-competitive in its power class due to some of the worst rear tire grip available. To correct it seems would take another few thousand in building a new rear suspension system (tubular crossmember and all new arms/angles, etc), or retrofitting something off another car.

So there's a lot of hesitation I have, and I have to weigh it out. I originally planned to have already done the build, but now I have been second guessing the purpose to it for a while. Most likely, I will just end up doing it... there arent any other cars below $100,000 that interest me much. Honestly I have been sort of hoping to get some word on what the next Z will be, or if it will be. It could have a big impact on my decision making.

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