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Pick up a used JB4 for $250 or less. Drive around with it on map 5 for a few days, let it settle in. That should be enough for you. Probably about 380 bhp. Trap speed approaching 110 on 93. Not quite as consistent or smooth as the Dinan, but makes more power and is a HELL of a lot cheaper, even at 50% off.

I'm all about replacing the charge pipe if it starts to leak. Many, many never do.

The intake is a noise maker, although I do like the noise. Not a complete waste of $100, but no getting much in the power department.

I'd certainly do the Bilsteins and H&Rs. If you had to pick one, Bilsteins on stock springs.

The only other thing I'd seriously consider doing is the Strongflex Front CA bushings. Getting rid of the stock hydrobearing does wonders for the steering.

With that, you're up to about $1200. Not much reason to spend a lot more.


But the remaining $1.2/3k into the market for a rainy day.

Edit: The Alpina TCU trans flash. You WANT THIS. Put it #2 on your list after the JB4. Free to do it yourself, maybe $100 for someone to remote code it for you. It's great.