I am a new member of this forum and a new owner of a '96 Volvo 850 Turbo. My dad recently gave me this car since I expressed an interest in racing while at college. I currently own a Mazda3 and I am going to sell that in order to have the money to tune the Volvo. I have read quite a few posts and put a lot of time and energy into coming up with this upgrade list. I am fairly new at tuning, only working on minor modifications. This will be my first big tune, and I have not yet found out if I will be able to use my dad's help (he is very experienced as he raced in college as well). I am planning on working on this project over the summer June to Mid-August. I plan to use this car as my daily driver in Ohio, but I also plan to race in the local track and autocross races. This is my parts list that I have compiled. I would love help, advice and suggestions, and am looking to buy any of these parts come summer-time. I am not looking to spend more than $5.5k so I am definitely looking for used or discounted parts.Thanks for your time.

Update (Stage 0):
-Bosch Tune Up kit
-IPD Spark Plug Wires
-White Injectors (up to green, depending on price)
-Fuel Filter
-Vacuum Lines
-Upgraded Oil
-Upper Engine Mount
-Odometer Gear
-Replacement ABS Modules

Engine:
-IPD ECU (looking to buy ASAP)
-ARD M4.4 Conversion
-Mitsubishi TD04HL-18T Turbo (Open to other suggestions)
-EuroSport Short Ram Air Intake
-Transmission Cooler
-Precision Front Mount Intercooler (Don’t want to pay $800 for IPD Intercooler, but looking for advice on installation)
-Intercooler Piping
-Performance Air Filter

Suspension:
-IPD Anti-Sway Bars
-IPD Endlinks
-Koni FSD Struts (Open to Koni Yellows with explanation)
-Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs
-IPD/OMP Strut Bar
-Upper Mount
-Upper Spring Seats

Brakes:
-302mm Powerslot Conversion
-Super Blue Brake Fluid

Exhaust:
-OBX Turbo Back Setup

Exterior:
-Black Mesh Grille
-Black Projector Headlights
-Power Antenna
-R Rear Spoiler
-Front Lip Spoiler
-Tinted Windows
-Paint Job

Interior:
-Triple Gauges (A/F, Turbo, Boost)
-Turbo Timer (Advice)

 

Welcome to the forum. Big list. Make sure you look at the 850 forum to find answers suggestions.