Timing

I logged my hours from the very beginning. They include time on the couch reading the manual, watching videos and studying photos.

Everyone's timing will be different based on experience, selected options, and any help you can get.

Ultima estimates 350 hrs (400 hrs - 50 hrs for pre-fit).

I ended up around 440 hrs. This included extra options such as spraying underbody with Raptor, installing sound deadening and insulation, installing a stereo/speakers/subwoofers, installing a backup camera, and a few other items. Additionally, the 350 hr estimate is most likely for a naturally aspirated engine whereas I installed a supercharged LT4 with a dry sump. The S/C engines and dry sumps require a lot more plumbing.

Since "completing" the car, I have probably another 100 hours of tuning and tweaking. This includes tasks such as additional AIM programming, spark plug wires replacement (GMs are no good), catch can replacement (Ultimas is no good), front brake ducts tubing/mounting, redoing door edges, polish & ceramic coat car and a few other small tasks.

This Winter, I plan to install a Billet Specialties supercharger lid, install Motion Raceworks Valve Covers, and relocate the coil packs.

Step	Hours	% Complete	Comments
Aluminum Panels	30	7%	I ordered Laser Cut Panels - I'm told it saves roughly 10 hrs.
Pedals	7	8%
Ancillaries	34	16%
Heater/AC	10	18%
Hand Brake	2	19%
Gear Shift	5	20%
Steering	6	21%
Suspension	9	23%
Brakes	6	25%
Wheels	1	25%
Initial Suspension Setup	3	26%
Body Pre-Fit - Part 1	0	26%	I ordered Pre-Fit - I'm told it saves 60 hrs.
Body Pre-Fit - Part 2	0	26%
Body Pre-Fit - Part 3	0	26%
After Pre-Fit 1	35	33%	I spent a lot of time thinking of layout options, specifically which buttons to install and where, where to install AIM and whether or not to install a stereo.
After Pre-Fit 2	28	40%	Sidepod Ducts take a lot of time and patience. I spent 3-4 hrs per side.
Body Final Fit - Part 1	42	49%
Body Final Fit - Part 2	11	52%
Dashboard Trims	7	53%	Should be 2, but I had to redo it.
Carpets	4	54%	I also carpeted the walls.
Seatbelts	2	55%
Seats	2	55%
Grills	4	56%
Glazing	10	58%	Takes a lot longer than you'd think
Sun Strip	4	59%	(estimate - not done yet)
Wiper	3	60%
Mirrors	1	60%
Badges	0	60%
Gel Coat Repair	4	61%
Helicopter Vents	0	61%	I did not install these
Carbon Fiber Aero Aids	30	68%
Lights	2	68%
Front Canopy	1	69%
Rear Canopy	2	69%
Front Section	3	70%
Cockpit	35	78%	Almost no documentation on AIM wiring. Required a ton of time researching.
LT4 Charge Cooler	6	79%
LT4 Engine Cooling	6	80%
Dry Sump Reservoir	4	81%
Fuel System	5	82%
Air Conditioning	3	83%
Throttle Body	1	83%
Oil Cooling	0	83%	Literally took 5 minutes
Engine Preparation	5	84%
Engine Mounts	2	85%	Should take 15 min, but I bought aftermarket and had some modifications.
Cold Air Intake	4	86%
Accessory Drive	2	86%
Adapter Plate	1	86%
Clutch	2	87%
Gearbox Installation	5	88%	Includes sanding and painting
Gearshift	2	88%
Drive Shafts	3	89%
Exhaust System	4	90%	Mine did not fit properly and they had to send shorter cats.
Powertrain Control	4	91%
Add Fluids & Start Up!	3	92%	Had to re-bleed clutch due to a small leak
Debug/Fix Electrical Issues	37	100%	2 bad loom wires + 2 missing ECU wires + 1 bad connector pin + 1 incorrect wire + more...
Total	442