So I bought a complete tbe including uppie and made a deal with ScoobyMike. Didn't leave til like after 1am...many many thanks man. Things learned...uppies suck monkey balls, heat shields...yea...., and ebay gaskets are worthless. Took it to TopSpeed this afternoon and they identified the reason why it sounded like open headers, freggin gasket killed itself. Matt C., Scott, many thanks for you guys for getting that gasket replaced. And after discussions yesterday with Mike, he said that he didn't think my suspension was stock...he was right found out i have Eibach Pro's (7710-140)...my next mod was going to be suspension and brakes...now just need struts and brakes. Eventually i'll head out to some meets but at this rate i'll meet everyone on the boards in passing.