This is a good thread! Props to you svanh1993 for asking to do something different.
There's been an upgrade path for the older 4GT cars that has been followed by many over the years. There's a reason why people stick to it. Because it works. A TD05 Big 16g on a 4G93T with usual supporting mods like fuel, intake, exhaust, cooler piping, clutch etc is enough for you to do 12's any day of the week.
Don't forget that banging a 'big' turbo on will NOT make your car go faster. Especially if you will be running low PSI and out of it's effiency range. A well set-up and efficent car that is tuned right will not only be heaps more fun to drive, but a hell of a lot quicker all throughout the rev range.
Speaking from experience (a lot of others will agree with me here too) you should plan your mod path over and over to make sure you
A. Get the most from it
B. Save yourself shitloads of time and cash by buying the right parts
C. Do it once and do it properly.
Failing that- sell up and buy a car that someone else has already spent their cash on and enjoy that then carry on from there.
dre