What would you recomend be done to an OBDI JDM GSR swap in a 1998 civic ex

i was told i need a new fuel pump possibly, and so i'm thinking about options to build up my motor, increase spark, fuel and air. i have an AEM V2 intake, and i was told that i should get an APEX'I V-AFC, what mods would you suggest to help bring about 170-175whp or more, but more importantly run smoothly and reliably

i'm also thinking about a new exhaust, but i'm just starting research