you are not a noobe i am right here with you buddy... least we wont have to worry about trany problems... hehe. the engune is decient, but a lot of the time a pain to work on. timing sucks, but i got a really decient tool to help me now, need any advice just ask. i am currently going through the process of doing a turbo swap into my car, and also some body work then some fresh paint to finish it off... 420A!!!