Alphabettispaghetti
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The rods will get checked over before use. For the most part, they've been used without issue if you look at feedback around the net though. If I recall, pmac and Steve K have used them in engine builds they've done and been happy enough with them.
ITBs - I'm planning on being a guinea pig and trying the Chinese FAJS ones out. They are essentially copies of the Jenveys. FAJS are a pretty decent operation though from what I understand. They are the manufacturer for EMPI carbs. They also make a range of Weber copies that can use Weber parts. I read an interesting thread on another forum recently where an FAJS IDF carb was bench-tested next to a genuine Weber and the FAJS actually outperformed it. So we will see.
TBH, the complete kit now available from Jenvey for Zs just seems a ridiculous price to me. I'd rather piece things together myself and try something different. Plus, budget needs to be directed into getting the shell treated, modded, and painted. That's the main priority for next year - have a finished rolling shell by the end of the summer, with summer 2020 as target for completion of the car.
Ordering from Japan: it's reached the point where I think its better than ordering from the states TBH. The performance parts are better, prices competitive, and ordering from RHDJapan/BidJDM allows for combined shipping. They will store your parts for up to 56 days, so you can stockpile and then have a consignment sent. The shipping prices via courier are actually way more sensible than the ludicrous USPS international rates that many of the US sellers use.
I also think hte Jenvey is well over priced. The Makes the OER kit with manifold look like a bargain in relation.