New window motors and run channels and ideas

I always knew the window motors were weak. It's the gum that builds up in the bushing at the bottom of the housing and the magnets loose their draw with heat. I took them apart a while back, but was not able to improve their performance. So I got a new pair shipped for $70 and also new window run channels for $46. It was hard as a rock and have broken below the glass. The glass clangs against the track when I go over bumps and threatens to break when not all the way rolled up. I also grabbed an egr plug wire to tell the ecu the valve is closed. I do not want to get into the emissions argument. Honestly id really like to put it back to stock. It's not in the budget just like the a/c. 

Id need: 

an egr crossover 

egr down tube, 

air thermactor tube and check valves, 

egr vacuum controller, 

smog pump, 

canister purge solenoid 

headers with the passenger side port

and a bunch of vacuum lines. 

The other idea is to start working on the Lincoln block. I have a few pieces already and could do the electrolysis in early spring. Id still need:

A full gasket set, head gaskets, water pump, oil pan, timing cover

Head bolts

water pump bolts (sheared one)

Rings

Main and Rod Bearings

timing chain

Comp cams Computer-Controlled Camshafts 31-255-5 $200

freeze plugs

a good street cam

a dingleberry hone

Probably some valve stem seals and lapping compound

Id reuse the gt40s with valve lap and some new seals and the cobra intake

I figure the parts are around $300 not including the new cam, and add another $100 for rtv chemicals and fluids


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