One step forward. Two steps back

So, tried getting her ready for 1st start up but wont build oil pressure. checked the compression since it sounded like it had none and that was the case. Pulled the valve covers off and did a leakdown..results -100% leak. After some checking we diagnosed it as intake side only.
Timing is good..hmm...wtf.

Good thing we designed the front end to simply unbolt. If you ever try to put a straight six into a s13 you probably realize that its a bitch to get in with a friend, yet alone by yourself. This makes things 100% easier..

So we did a leakdown with the cams out and it turns out 0% leakdown.
Must be an issue with the shims/cams/valves.

Hope everything turns out decent. This thing is SOO CLOSE to firing up. Stay tuned.