If you find yourself putting your car even in the same area code as that dude, turn around and run the opposite direction as fast as you can!
Also, whatever your 'budget' is, add an extra 25-50% to it for padding... The nickels/dimes associated with a quality build become a real PITA real quick (experience talking).
- Get an EBC... an MBC is fine for stock setups... but can cause some 'shit' once you get into the actual tuning realm.
- You won't need an FPR until going past the 400 mark...
- Add a master bushing kit to your list... It will tighten the car up and make it respond much more precisely. Important as you add power.
- If you run the Expreme manifold, you need the Expreme outlet elbow; otherwise it won't clear the tranny.
- You don't need to drop $600+ on a GReddy FMIC... it's a core & piping... no need to pay out 3x the price for the name... Save spending the big bucks for name-brand moving parts
- Wiring Specialties makes a lower engine harness to for about 90 bucks. May as well do it right=)
- knockoff GReddy manifold is just as good as the OG (hate to have to say that)... save the money. If it takes in air more efficiently than OEM & doesn't leak; why spend the extra cash.
- You will need to upgrade your clutch if you haven't already... No need for some stupid-stiff clutch... Just one that will be fun on the street and hold a bit more than the amount of torque you plan to make (about 1 ft/lb of torque per hp is a decent rule of thumb for keeping the clamping force more than the required torque)
Anyway, whatever you do- have fun!