No, you don't have to go that crazy with cleaning. Just take your time with a few rags it will look nice.

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The new cost about 800 last I checked. And your old one will probably be ok might not look that nice after repair but it ain't nothing some nice powder coating won't solve.

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If your compression is good leave it alone. Your good for solid 400 with stock internals.

If you remove the engine and pull fenders off it will be a lot easier. Just remember to tag everything and go to town with some paint remover.

Maybe you should shoot for a solid 350whp car, 350 is enough to get you in trouble and comfortable on the hard parts. You go above that and then car starts dropping bolts. Fast and reliable dose not come cheap.

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Take the console off service your bushings and possibly adjust the cable, those parts are nearing 20 years.

You might have to re do everytHing, maybe new rotors.

Are you using the correct hardware on the calipers?

You should be good, its the traction that will kill you.

When you grow up in a few years, non of this will matter. Enjoy your car and say no to drugs.

Go to any auto parts store, get the complete 420a felpro gasket set. best and easiest bang for your buck.