What would you do?

[Firetrol]

Personally start with your gauges..
Scan gauge does all but egt and oil pressure.. Imo 2 big ones..
I have blocked my egr completely and have had no issues with it throwing codes but some do..
The scangauge will let you clear those codes if it happens. .
Catch can.. well there are so many varieties it's really personal opinion.. but a good thing.. not under performance in my list though but maintenance of the engine..
Once gauges are done the with the crd it's uo to you..
You can do the whole dawes and needle valve setup but they do hold 16 psi well.. if you want to push it more then the valves are needed.. many say 18-20 psi is the sweet spot for these engines..

The 3" exhaust may throw it into limp mode due to spool up being too quick.. if this happens then the dawes and needle valves are the fix..

Once the basics are done then it's how far you wanna go..
Upgrade the intercooler.. upgrade intake.
Upgrade turbo..

How deep are ya pockets lol..
A bloke in QLD has dropped $27g into his engine..
The only stock thing is the case lol.. But it is insane.. spins 37" tyres with ease..

Cheers Biggqwesty, it's easy to dream with a new chariot but realistically I will be aiming at the basics as finances & wife allow.
The info & feedback on the forum so far has definately helped me see things differently.