well i got a little more done today. probably the last time ill get a chance to touch the z before i leave for myrtle beach.
got the passanger exhaust manifold off. swapped valve covers to the new motor. pulled the p/s pump off and swapped the p/s bracket and alternator, and sensors to the new motor. looks like all thats left is just to drop the trans down and pull the broke ass ls1 out of there.