alright guys the help was amazing - tomorrow im taking it into Gratiot Speedshop where they are going to throw it on a dyno and see where im at. Then go from there. As far as the throwing the money at the car vs school, not to worry the college part is handled the money im talking about 'for college' consists of savings for beer money and other 'needs'. so i figure it'd be better spent on something constructive. again thank you for the help