[Rod P]

personally, set your budget, for what your going to do with the car, build the car completely! (running) sans interior then blow the car apart and paint it, get it home reassemble , now build the interior and ICE and then drive and enjoy

1) budget in reality, such as new subframe what are the supporting cost? like headers to fit that frame, does it require a special oil pan and pick up and so on

2) build to fit your objective daily driver that only sees the track once or twice a year, doesn't really need another 2300 bucks in the budget for mini tubes and 12 wide rollers

3) build the car and start .... make it run!!

4) then pick paint and interior, because the car now runs you will want to get this part done quicker now! and you will stay on top of it more

5) keep the build to under 2 years to stay relevant, paint colors, rims, tires, seating, and engine upgrades change every few years