Tearing Apart 4.6 For Repairs... Mod Suggestions Anyone??

Ok, I'm not looking for anything major, while the car is essentially my pretty day car, and I hit up the track a few times a year, I'm not looking for much, honestly. I'm just looking to do a few things that will make sure to give me an edge over most cars. The car was already a strong running ride in stock form, running consistent 9.0's stock, whereas the closest stock 99-04 in my area runs 9.3's.

Maybe I should look into bolt-ons first though (longtubes, etc.). Since this was certainly unplanned, my budget isnt going to be too much, and I can't give an exact number because a lot of this money for the build will have to be pulled out of my ***, so to speak.

Currently though, here's is needed. After I get the motor pulled, I'm going to go ahead and throw in all new crank and rod bearings, a new oil pump(might as well since its gna be right there, as well as oil pan gaskets and other odds and ends associated with the rebuild. I'm not going to tear into the top end, as it ran just fine before and even with the knocking issue I have right now, the car doesnt leak oil or smoke. On top of that, it holds excellent oil pressure still, and runs flawlessly. If I were deaf I wouldnt be able to detect any issues with it.

Crank kit with the crank and all the bearings I need, I priced at around 260 bucks. New oil pump is 85. Factor in gaskets, oil, and all that, and I'm looking at a cost of roughly 450-500 bucks, and that's being pretty generous, I feel. The totaly amount I'm looking to have to throw into the project is probably around 1000-1200. Soooo for arguments sake, let's say I have 600 bucks to play with. What would you guys do if you were me?

Looks like I'm going to go with the main bolt-ons, and look into this windage tray. Cams would require me to tear into the top end and all the knick knacks of that will end up adding up. So it's looking like my best bet is to go ahead and get me some LT's and the windage tray (i'm going to have to google that, I'm gonna be honest haha), and while it is a mod I can do easily with the engine in, I might as well go ahead and spring for a CAI to go along with the free-er exhaust flow.

By the way, I meant to put this thread in the tech section, but I guess it worked just fine here too. I appreciate all the advice guys!

Btw, any suggestions on the best place to get the LT's? Any preferred brand's?