Thanks guys for the ideas. Engine swaps is beyond me at the moment. As for the auto tranny, I'm enjoying it after years of stick shift. I know that for serious performance then manual is the way to go.

Maybe I'll go for another model for my next car, but until then I'm going to have some fun with this one!

As for the ecotec device - I read about it alongside the tornado - so I'll listen to your advice and not waste my money on it. The USD90 will be better put towards either headers or a cat back system I guess.

Thanks again for all your help and ideas.