Just to keep everyone in the loop on the progress.
Here is the latest list of upgrades for my 99 motor

Block:
- Mahle Pistons forged Alloy: 4032 with 9.0:1 compression ratio
- Manley H-Beam steel connecting rods
- King XP Tri-Metal Racing (main/rods) bearings
- Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Head Gasket
- ARP Main Stud Kit (PENDING, prefer to use OEM bolts if they can hold upto 600hp)

Head:
- GSC stage 2 cams
- re-use Brian Crower Valve Spring & Titanium Retainers
- re-use ARP L19 headstuds torqued to 90lbs

Feel free to recommend anything smile

1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD
1999 Eclipse GST Automagic
1991 3000GT VR-4