You want to beat the engine before the factory does. First, strip the block—pull the pistons, head, everything. Check the timing belt, the camshaft. If it’s stubborn, that usually means a misaligned cam or a bad timing belt. Swap the belt, reinstall, then test with a timing light. Don’t waste time with the wiring, that’s a red herring. The real trick is keeping the pistons tight and the valve timing perfect. If you want a shortcut, remove the fuel injector for a few seconds to clear a clog. Once it runs, put everything back, tighten to spec, and you’re faster than the line.