Recommended Upgrades?

[VectorNut]

I just bought a 94 LS-L that's mechanically stock. I'm very happy with it, but I'd be even more happy if it had more power and a slightly louder, nicer sounding exhaust. While trying to keep the costs below $2K or so, what are some recommended upgrades? Intake, exhaust, headers, ECU, etc? I tried searching for it, but I suck at the search, and couldn't find anything like some recommended upgrade paths with reasoning behind them. Or any upgrade paths, at all, for that matter. Thanks!