I play a Strat, it's a new one, not old. I know it wasn't made for super distortion but I'd like to get something a little more out of it. Should I switch pickups? Please excuse my ignorance, I have no idea what I'm doing. I play thru a relativly cheap amp, its a $99 dollar Ibanez job but when I play a differnt guitar thru it i can hear the difference. Any hints or suggestions? A new guitar and new amp is out of the question ( hehehe ). Thanks.

Jason