[ZTWsquared]

So here's what I've done with the track car to date:

1) New SVT suspension
2) New SVT brakes front and rear
3) New t-stat housing and rad
4) New 22mm RSB and new 2010 RLCAs
5) New clutch master cylinder
6) OE F-SVT exhaust modified to be used as ZX3 catback
7) Energy Suspension lower engine / tranny mount
8) Little crap things like new ignitiion lock cylinder, hatch struts, antenna base, headlights, fender liner, etc etc

So now it's time to install the rest of the track package:

1) JRSC s/c with BBK
2) AEM water meth kit
3) Torsen LSD
4) Spec Stage 2 clutch
5) AEM wideband
6) AEM oil and water temp gauges
7) AEM boost gauge

Here's what my mechanic is suggesting: that we drop the engine and transmission - do all the work that we can while they're off the car - put them back up and finish it off.

Two questions:

What do you think of that idea - and how much could I do before I have to put the engine/tranny back?

If I go this route, what else should I do in the way of preventative maintenance? For example, I have a new idler pulley, gasket and serpentine belt for the s/c ... and I have new idler and tensioner pulleys for the engine ... should I be thinking of new a new clutch slave cylinder ... water pump ... oil cooler ... ?

All on-topic input is most welcome.

Thanks guys.