For quite some time now i've been lagging around with some good questions.... I'm at that stage where I need to make some decisions... The car i'm using is a 00' Firebird V6 auto..... i'd like to dump the 6 and see whats gonna push this bird to a pheonix (were talkin v8)....

What i'm looking for
1. Drivability.... (Street Legal)
2. Reliability
3. 500+ HP
4. Forced Induction (Turbo)
5. Wheelies
6. Upgradable
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Engine - LS1, LS2, LS7, Wait for the LSX? .... also extra parts heads.... cam (ratio) rods, pistons, whats good for this type of powerband?
Forced Induction - Which company offers the best in turbo kits
Transmission - Manual (preferbally) which company and what model trans would set right with what engine.....
Suspension Setup - Yeah i'd like to stay away from the ground

I need some good ideas on what to start buying, hopefully from expirence from you guys. The main thing is... i'd like everything to come together as clean and painless as possible, i'd really appreciate the help and what needs to happen here....


current suspension setup (too low for the springs and too hoppity with the LCAS)
1 x 82-02 Spohn Panhard Bar Mounting Hardware Kit (983) = $10.95
1 x 82-02 Spohn Adjustable Panhard Bar (Spherical Rod Ended) (103) = $200.00
Color Gloss Black
Material 4130 Chrome Moly
1 x 98-02 Spohn Lower Control Arm Mounting Hardwae (981) = $10.95
1 x 93-02 Bilstein HD Shock Package (Set of 4) (BILPKG) = $379.99
1 x 82-02 Spohn LCA Relocation Brackets "Anti-Squat" (210-S) = $65.00
Options Stock or Strange Rear End
1 x 82-02 Spohn Adjustable LCA's w/Spherical Rod Ends (203) = $275.00
Color Gloss Black
Material 4130 Chrome Moly
1 x 98-02 LS1/V6 Hotchkis Sport Spring Kit (1905) = $229.99
93-02 UMI Tubular 3-Point Subframe Connectors $259.99