Worked on the engine today. Was able to get a few things done finally. Put the Oil pan back on, the Apexi HG, the ARP head studs, and the new rear main seal.
Oil pan on, HG in place, and studs threaded in.
Putting the nuts on the studs was a pain in the ass. There is no room for fingers on the SR20 heads. Ended up using my magnet stick to hold on twist on the first few threads.
Got the head on, and torqued down. Put the ARP gunk on the threads then 3 steps, 30-60-90, just like the ARP paper said to do.
On the next day off, I'll start the cam install, and the rest of the stuff.
I did decide to go with Royal Purple because I forgot I had already purchased 6 quarts of 10-30. So I ordered 6 quarts of RP break in oil, the Mahle/Clevite oil filter, a K&N oil filter, all my freeze plugs, all my belts, chain tensioner gasket, OEM water pump, and OEM thermostat, and the OEM IACV gasket.
Should be here Monday and Tuesday, Hopefully I have Tuesday or Wednesday off.