im in the same boat you are. im 18 and i want to boost my car as well. at 1st i was going to re-build my current engine but then i started seeing good deals on parts so i started buying and saving. ive been buying stuff here and there since october and everything is finally coming together. basically do what every1 else said, save your money and do it right. it will be worth it in the long run b/c once you have a boosted car i hear you start wanting more boost. but its all up to you. GL