Turbz, from what I have read, it seems as if you really don't know what you want....you've gone from wanting linear power to wanting a car that is a pig to drive? Maybe I missed something in between?
Please re-state exactly what you want from your car: ie power, redline, response; what will it be used for? etc etc.
As steve and others have said, first you need to work out exactly what you want, then you can use the advice given to you. In the end, the logical answers will be very evident and you will hopefully have the direction that you need.