So my first mod of choice is going to be a new intake.

Split between Stillen and Takeda and I cannot make up my mind.

Which of those two is going to give me the best for my $? Or are there any other suggestions on a brand?

 

Marcus, check out this folder, there's a couple different versions, most go w/ the Stillen Gen 3 but takes a bit more work to install.
Intake and Exhaust - MyG37

 

Stillen Gen 3

 

Both are very good intakes , you can go for Takeda's if money wise is an issue.
G.L