LOL, I agree 100%!!!
Here's the order I'd attack things: Brake system (all of it if need be), cooling system, probably put in a new TPS, test the ECU's coolant temp sensor throughout it's range (get some water boiling), Increase the timing a bit, reduce rotational mass (easiest to start with rims and if the carrier bearing is going out you might want to consider a lighter one piece drive shaft), headlight rewire (no, I'm not talking about the foglight rewire).
These will make the car safer, help you put more of what power you do have to the ground and make sure the car is running efficiently.
Oh, and in Denver, unless your N/A's running a stroker kit you'll probably get the best performance out of 85 octane fuel. <----- THIS IS NOT A JOKE
EDIT: OT, Oh and Benchwarmer, I got that MAF sent out for ya today.