[Oldsguy]

Sounds like you have a good idea for a start. A cam change might involve a little more work since you have to pull the radiator, timing cover, timing chain and gears, intake, pushrods and lifters. It might be easier to do an induction/intake change instead and possibly a little cheaper depending on what you buy. Duals sounds like a good idea and if you can change the rear gears too, go for it. It boils down to what good deals you find first as to where your moola goes. BTW, you don't have to be 19 to be on a budget. I am 50 and still paying for my daughter's college, have a mortgage and car payments so I hear ya!