b18eg6-- as far as altering, you mean more on the performance side, or more on the appearance side? i do paln to sell it sometime in the future, of course, but i was thinking someone would appreciate (read: pay more $$$) for slightly upgraded and nice, clean, slick car... any suggestions on what NOT to do? thanks in advance...

all others, thanks for the welcome, especially Cols folks (see you at britt david, right?)

stay tued, i'll get more engine stuff figured out and be back soon.
shaun