#1 Don't get caught up gotta have the best hype.
1st determine honestly how you intend to use the car. For most you don't really need the full aftermarket suspension setups.
A Simple Hotchkis TVS upgrade with the right shocks, good tire selection and a good brake combo can make your car handle great at a fraction of the cost. The Ridetech Streetgrip is also an excellent choice.
Tubbing is great but you'll spend $5-6k for wheels and tires. Without tubs you can run 275s
Overdrive tranny IMO is a must. I love LS engines. A swap will cost you $10k to do it right. If you have good small block or big block maybe keep it and add EFI. Or like others gave suggested pick up a good motor from a guy doing a swap. I see guys all the time selling $10k engines for $2-3k because they are going LS.
Interior upgrades to the seats from TMI or maybe some Procars. AC and nice sound system will finish the build
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