I totally agree with you....IMO, I wouldn't do the exhaust yet (unless you just want to throw some flowturds on for now). What mods you do all depends on how much $$$ you're looking to spend and what your goal is. The underdrive pulleys are a good low $-decent return mod.....shift kit's another nice mod, especially if your car's got a stock shifter (they suck)
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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')