Mate, I know it sounds all are kind of having a go. But install the 2.5.inch or 3 inch if you can and you will see a couple of psi increase.
See how you go, then look at a boost controller, whichever that may be.
I'll back Clutz and assure you that small gains as you go mate. I cant recall the boost cut on a VR-4 engine but from memory, about 10 years ago, mine had a cut around 16psi.
With a 3inch it had about 11psi and I used to wind it to 15, it made 220hp at the wheels and it was a giggle.
And just to show my age it was with a td03/04 hybrid. Basically, have fun, but do your supporting mods first my friend, exhaust etc....
Cheers.