ok well i just went ahead and ordered a bunch of stuff for the swap about 5 min ago. figured id update you all with the parts, part numbers and prices for anyone that might also be doing a cali legal swap with this motor. as like most everyone here im trying to do this on a tight budget, but within my limited time frame and i think im doing pretty well so far being that i cant sit around and wait for those awesome deals to show up. i have been searching everywhere for the basic required parts trying not to bug you with previously asked questions and also for the smog stuff that most of you just dont need. and i think i did it....

Motor Pullout (incl. stupid core and tax) - 1488.24
DBW Assy - 140.00

SUMMIT RACING:
Auto Meter 2268 fuel pressure gauge - 10.95
Earl's Performance 9894DBHERL - 8.95
Fragola Performance Systems 491971-BL - 9.95
Chevrolet Performance 19257940 - 35.70
Chevrolet Performance 12563532 - 45.95
Russell Performance 640850 -15.95
Russell Performance 640860 - 14.95
Russell Performance 670343 - 13.95
Summit Racing SUM-220690B - 19.52
Summit Racing SUM-800199 - 17.95
Summit Racing SUM-G1001 - 8.99
shipping/handling - 11.95
TOTAL FROM SUMMIT - $214.76

EBAY:
WALKER EXHAUST 81713 Catalytic Converter (x2) - 277.52
FLOWMONSTER O2 Sensor Bung (x4) - 21.16
AC DELCO O2 Sensor 213-8367 (x2) - 80.42
AC DELCO 02 Sensor 213-1161 (x2) - 80.00
AC DELCO EP381 Fuel Pump Kit - 44.50
LSX 1" Setback Adapter Plates - 49.95
AC DELCO GT225 OEM Gas Cap (for 97+ OBS) - 18.95
Water Temp Sender Adapter - 14.00
SMP/STANDARD CP454 Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid - 98.85
Fuel Pump Module Assy w/ pressure sensor (97+ OBS) - 46.49
shipping/handling/tax - 54.00
TOTAL FROM EBAY: $785.84

TOTAL SO FAR - $2,628.84

I personally think thats not to shabby considering i came into this figuring around 5k easy when i orginally planned doing an LS1/4l80. but the LQ9 has more power for less cost than an ls1. mind you the price doesnt include the future 80e but even with that i should still be well under the 5k mark. yes i know i still need a few other things that will add up including a $100+ charcoal canister. but for doing this legally, i knew it would be more expensive.

so far what do you guys think? am i at/below/above average for my situation? i realize i probably could have gotten a lot of these parts for less if i had the time to wait. but id like to get some opinions from you seasoned LSX swappers out there!!