First off....welcome to the forum
I would start with suspension. The Skunk2 / Tokico Adjustable combo works really good for me. You could also get the upper and lower tie bars....make that thing handle like it is on rails.
Then I would add to that your basics like intake/header/exhaust, and you will have a great handling car with a little more kick in the pants
BTW.....Rochester is not the crotch of the nation. Have you ever been to Atlanta?
