Winter Itch. I need a project. $1000 or so to start. WWYD???

I know you have beefy new torsion bars but if your going to be racing the thing at all the 340 bars would be a big help for weight transfer. You have to remember your 512 probably weighs the same as a stock 360 or a few pounds more.
Im pretty sure that's not on your list of changing.
If you want a better converter, you'll need to have a new cam in mind for that they're usually matched to be compatible.
What kind of rear suspension do you have ?

I just bought some 340 bars from a member here, cleaned the up and painted them. They are ready to install when the viking double adjustable shocks that I ordered come in.

$118 for Metal for the connectors
$170 for torsion bars
$756 for the shocks
$1044 total for this winter's upgrades. Right on my $1000 or so budget.

Yeah the torque converter is much more work and I want to drive the car and not have it sit. Maybe next winter.