I've been searching through this site today looking for what to do to my contour and I've got it narrowed down to exhaust or a chip. It seems exhaust is the best option. Is this right? A chips benefit is only in shifting and it forces you to use high octane gas? And which exhaust package has the most bang for the buck? Would it be a yodude or just an svt system without res's? one more question, is the benefit of gutting the pre-cats worth the trouble? I'd appreciate any help cuz I've got some money comin' soon...and I have to spend it on the contour! (98 se sport w/2.5 dura atx)

98 SE sport 2.5 dura atx-silver painted silver dash and red under the hood mesh grill, knauberized, aftermarket fogs, cone filter, alpine head unit 50x4