this is what I would do if i had the $12k that you have.
Engine:Race Engine:
http://www.tearstone.com/portal/index.php?...id=22&Itemid=31QUOTE
CP racing pistons (8.8:1 or 10:1)
Speedpro rings
Clevite bearings
Fully balanced
Professional assembled
Race prep block (Magnafluxed, Cleaned, Decked and Equalized, Align-bored mains, New Freeze Plugs and Oil Galley Plugs)
Oil pump
$2500
turbo kit:
http://www.tearstone.com/portal/index.php?...id=14&Itemid=31QUOTE
2 1/2" Downpipe
Wastegate Dump Tube (Recirculated)
2 1/2" Intercooler Tubing
3" Turbo Inlet Tube
Front Mount Intercooler (not pictured)
Turbonetics T4 Turbocharger with Polished Compressor Housing.
Turbonetics Evolution Wastegate @ 8psi
Turbonetics Raptor B.O.V.
Turbonetics Silicone Connectors
GReddy E-Manage w/ ignition harness (Pretuned with a baseline)
440cc Injectors
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Stainless Steel Clamps
Oil Feed & Drain Systems
MAF Adapter
K&N Air Filter
B.O.V. Recirculation Hose
All Required Mounting Hardware
$4500
Deyeme motor mounts - ~$300
TransmissionLSD:
Quaife
~$1100
Clutch:
SPEC Stage 3
~$800 installed
SuspensionJIC Magic FLT-A2 - Mullerized by RRE - ~$1900
RRE strut tower brace - $70
ST Sway Bar - $160
Total Cost: ~$11330
These are all personal choices and most, if not all, are top of the line products made for the 3G.