Almost forgot: check the catalytic convertor, too, and the rest of the exhaust. Don't know about you, but I can't run well if I can't exhale properly (I have PLENTY of experience on that, having asthma and all).
Black/tan early '98 Contour SE Sport; V6, MTX, loaded
Kenwood KDC 316S CD deck; aux. dome light mod; trunk popper spring; resonator bypass; hood strut mod; SVT grille; Continental tires
Mom also has black/tan '98 Mystique LS; V6, ATX, Alpine CD deck
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