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Thanks for the reply, Tom. Well as it sits now, the clutch needs changed so I am spending the money no matter what. I have been firmly in the "while it's out" camp and looked at the upgrade as a way to give the car some new pep and vigor. I just did this very DMF-->SMF change on my truck with no ill effects (yes, it's a different type of vehicle). She's a daily driver and she's had me for 6-7 years. I have contemplated stepping up to a newer version (please don't tell her!), but when it came down to it, I could not see the logic in it to subject the new paint/body to the abuses of the city streets and freekway. So, I have (so far) decided to do some upgrades to give her a bit more zaz and have some fun, even if it is only within the confines of my daily commute. Eventually, she may be the track only car when I do decide on a new DD. We'll see.

On the added noise: Is it something I would feel compelled to crank the stereo up to drown out? I currently enjoy listening to the chorus of the motor. Would I still enjoy it? Would I even hear it over the new noise?

BTW: We used to have bonfires on the beach there in HMB when I was a kid. My mom worked at one of the restaurants that I believe a friend of hers owned. I'll have to ask her what the name of the place was.

Thanks again for your input!