well thanks for all the help. do you think that if i painted my valve cover black and went by the method that import tuner used in the diy section that that would look good? i think i might do that this saturday. im trying to find some mods and small things to do while i save for wheels and lower. please give me some of your opinions on things i should save for or things that you think would look good just to give me some ideas. thanks for your help.