thanks for the help guys. '98-02 v6 accord parts are pretty much interchangeable with my car, is that about right? anyone know where to pick up an alternator and how to change it?

one more thing, what are the pros/cons of a CAI vs. regular intake? i've heard with a 1st gen CL, short ram intakes are easier to fit? im not too knowledgeable with that stuff and i dont have anything in my car yet but an intake would be a good start i guess. thanks.