Pre-3SGTE swap, What should i do before i swap? Options

[Legit94GT]

So i was planning on doing my 3 swap in late June-July, but have opted to wait towards the end of the year seeing as how i am buying a condo right now and wont have 4,000 cash to drop on a front clip, yet:)

But i will still be able to spend money on other things, so i was thinking of stuff i could do before i did the swap... But all i could come up with is a new exhaust.
What else can i do to make my car more swap ready?

Im not talking about stereo or side skirts or lowering, just strickly related to the swap.

Thanks for your help and advice

[_mikeE]

Well, other than getting a new exhaust, you should consider a hi-flow cat as well.
Also, if you're planning to keep your s54 tranny, don't forget you need the clutch as well. Or you could contemplate on an e153 tranny benefitting yourself with LSD.
Other than that, you should get yourself an FMIC so when you get your clip, you can convert it right away.
And if you're doing the swap yourself--don't forget tools haha big essential
Other than that, money money which is something we'd all like to have more of but never enough.