james and george appreciate both of your responses but yeah james did suggest that to me right at the beginning of the forum.....

thanks to everyone anyway, thats what the forum is for..

ill just wait a little and get a brand new valve...or might try another used one lol will see atleast i know where the problem is.

ill keep this threat open and updated for future reference if anyone ever comes around this issue.

next im looking to change my exhaust....not sure if i should go with a flowmaster or jusst cut the exhaust and straight pipe it......any suggestions?? which one will sound better?? will i lose back pressure??

ideas? pictures of your crossfires sounding a little meaner?