Loren, you are right. The only thing that gives the car away as "upgraded" is the exhaused pipe...

I personally would be nervous about a car that has been upgraded that much. What happens when the turbo blows or the engine does something horrible? I know that a lot of people will disagree, but I like "stock"!

My Miata is bone stock, engine-wise, and I feel like it's plenty fast. Plus, if it breaks, anyone can fix it. I don't need to take it to a speed shop...

I'd put the cash into a more performance oriented stock car. When I say performance, I'm talking about taking turns well, not just speed.

- Jon