Gonna take things 1 step at a time.

The end goal is to have the full Stage III URD SC set up. I'm going to take things slowly so this can be a valuable learning experience

Meh, you guys are right. I should take things slow and not get in over my head.. Decided to upgrade my exhaust through URD for the first step. There will be a LOT of upgrades in the long run, but I have decided to keep the same engine. If I have something wrong, help me out guys! .. I would like to start ordering the parts for the upgrade by this saturday. I know the entire process will take months if I am to learn from this hah.

Step 1. http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?products_id=1260518539{33}Array{60}284
With gaskets and O2 Sim

Step 2. http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=93_104&products_id=1260518483
With gaskets

Step 3. http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?products_id=1260518482{55}247
Magnaflow selection (dont see the benefit of quieter muffler...)

Step 4... before messing with anything else, it wouldnt hurt to contact import performance transmission to check out their auto transmission valve body upgrade right? I'll have to upgrade my transmission to handle he power anyways once I get the SC as well.