joel for what you are looking for I think the rb25 turbo might be better for you than the vg30 and may be get it re done with steel wheels still 180-190 rwkw may be 200 but much more workable as in spooling time. For me I actually prefer a bit of lag I went for a ride in a 180 with a 3037s turbo now that had lag but I would love to own it cause you can drive in peak out traffic and toodle around but when you want boost you just down shift.
cheers
meggala