Looking for suggestions on my build

[GSXReHab]

I've started my first project car, I am no mechanical genius but a very handy guy. I have researched a ton but don't feel like I have solid conclusions on what I should mod. So far I pulled the engine, had cylinders honed and forged pistons, rings and rods installed. They balaced the short block as wee. I put it all back together and it runs, but I'm still working some kinks out (rotten hoses, bad tie rod, little stuff). while putting it back together I did all the Stage 0 mods, as well as change the rack and pinion, new radiator, clutch, things like that and just clean everything up.

Now I want to know where Im going with this engine before I buy the wrong parts. I have a DD but I want this one to be my other DD so I dont want parts breaking and and I'm keeping things like my A/C and backseat. I'm an overkill type of guy so I would rather have more than I need as opposed to maxing out everything. Im looking for hp in the 400 range, but if I could still get good gas mileage, while being light on the pedal, that would be great, but not a must. Does ECMlink have multiple settings to auto tune the vehicle like race mode or economy mode?

This wont be a track car (at first anyway), I like racing around town for now so I want a set up for road racing I guess. Would like to keep lag down as much as possible but still get good psi 25-30 im hoping.

The turbo is probably going to be one of the last things I change but it seems like all the other mods need to fall in line with the turbo so I dont want to spend money on the wrong parts that wont fit with my turbo sizing so I need to figure out that first. I was thinking 20g because of the ease of installation, but have been getting mixed reviews. It seems like 16g big or evo gives boost sooner so if it can make the boost needed it seems more efficient or not? please help. also an guy in my area is selling a brand new turbonetics 62mm T-3 garrett $400. would that be a better choice or too big?

I will get all the supporting mods, 3" turbo back exhaust (I dont care about emissions just best flow). ~1000cc FIC injectors, New Exhaust mani (tubular looks and sounds better but I've read I should get a 2g mani, again need mani to go with correct turbo. Also have greddy RS BOV. opinions?

How long will my MAF work and do I need a 2g or a GM? when will i need DSM or ECMlink in this whole process.

Want a FMIC but again need to figure out everything else to know pipe sizing and what not.

When will I need a magnus Intake mani?

Cant afford to buy it all at once so would like to piece it together and drive it but it can sit in the garage waiting on parts cause i have another ride.

Help where you can please

 

[92AWDHX40]

Magnus no use the stock one, it will be fine.

 

[clipto]

Here you go I got a list for you.

FMIC - VR Speed Factory - Discount Import Performance Parts | Punishment Racing

Any 3 inch exhaust is fine.

Ecmlink to tune 1000cc injectors and everything else.

1000cc injectors

Walbro 255

Switch the 1g o2 housing and the exhaust manifold to the 2g ones they are made a little better and flow good and can be found super cheap everywhere.Also the fp exhaust manifold is a nice peice.

Greddy rs bov is fine the vrspeed factory fmic comes with greddy and 1g flange.

Turbo of your choice. T3 setup is alote more if you where to go like a 16g or a fp30 dsm flanged, other wise your lookinig to switch alot of stuff depending on your power goals and funds.

Dump the a/c and cruise control.

2g maf can hold alot like 400hp I think, but if you get ecmlink you can look into speed density or gm maf.

No need for SMIM I am making 550whp on my other 2g and just using stock 1g intake manifold.

This should start you out, good luck.

 

[GSXReHab]

Thanks for the help clipto/grad92, I know its a sucky question but it does help to know whats what.
The cruise doesn't work so maybe the other guy cut it out. I have to keep the A/C, im in Louisiana. So how big can you go before you have to lose the A/C? I realize its a air flow/cooling obstacle, so maybe only 375hp? I mean what can I expect to do realistically?

 

[1badpurple]

Rehab, I have alot of the upgrades you are looking for that I just took off my car recently. Im sure I can sell them fairly cheap too. I am local to you.

Also, ac mainly seems to be an issue with some frontmount intercoolers. Mine was exceptionally tight fitting with the ac but it did work.