Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
Get a 04+ hood and cut the hood skin off so you only have the frame then do the same to the F1 hood.. You will have to do alot of fiberglass work but it can be done..