i really don't see the point here. you know you're right, and so does mostly everyone else. i too bought a limited xfire not knowing the lack of power upgrades, and at times regret it. were stuck looking great and being slow for now. maybe chuck will give us a leap, but even then we'll be again limited to where he takes us, maybe a little more. i see myself getting out eventually, because i like fast. but i really like this car alot. i would love nothing more than to keep driving it for now then later when i pic up another car attempt a ls2 or ls3 engine swap. thats what this car really needs if the diff and axles will hold up. the engine bay looks roomy enough to me too for it.