I have a UTEC in my car right now I have been messing around with it for a while now and I like it but I might upgrade to a Hydra within the next couple months. The UTEC is a great computer to learn how to tune on. If you plan on tuning the car yourself buy the UTEC if not buy the AP and get a protune.
There are a couple guys here locally that love there AP and as far as tuning with an intake IMO you should get your car tuned if you put any sort of performance part on it.
Tristan