See, I'm trying not to have this lead to more problems. as much as I'd love new headers and a highflow cat, it's not in my budget at this time. I read your post about the plug wires in the TS section last week. I'll be very consious of that but I'm afraid I might miss something else. That how-to is so detailed and looks so useful. But there's always the chance, a big chance, that I'll come across something not covered. Thank god for you guys.