[jamessh10]

hey guys,
im wondering if anyone has a zl1 or SS with similar build, i just want an opinion on if my tuner is kind of putting a baby tune. i have a 2018 2SS A8.

Current Mod List:
2650 edelbrock 2650 (non ported)
ported and milled stock heads (gpi)
forged wiseco pistons & k1 forged rods(lowered compression)
1-7/8 catless LT headers going to 3" mid pipe to stock NPP
flex fuel sensor (which is pointless now)
zl1 intank low side, zl1 HPFP, zl1 injectors, and DSX aux pump
custom spec cam motion cam with 34 or 36% fuel lobe, I cant remember.
103mm TB
4" rotofab CAI (have the big gulp on order due to it dropping a lb of boost in the big end)
MSD plug wire (not sure what spark plugs they used)
DOD delete
BTR .660 platinum springs w/ Trunnion kit
GM performance CTSV lifters
BTR pushrods
Smith brothers bronze bushing rocker trunnion kit
a bunch of seals and gaskets
BTR lifter trays
ATI Harmonic Dampers
9.1" lower & 3.5 upper
Circle D converter 2800-3000 stall

Im sure im missing a couple things, but the main issue im running into is the CAI. It starts out on the dyno running 12lb of boost then drops off a lb at the end of the pull. my tuner suggest its bc of the smaller CAI. its making a little upward of 700whp on 93 pump gas. My tuner is saying that he really doesn't want to go anymore due to the fact I'm not running any meth or port injection. I've seen multiple people claiming to be making 850whp on pump gas my question is why they can but i cant lol. The shop that I am using has tuned it before with FBO and I've had no problem. they're deff a reputable shop, and they know their shit. am just wondering if anybody is running more than 12lb of boost just on pump gas without anything else, and or if someone is breaking over 800whp on pump gas. 800-850 is my goal, i do not want to go much that because i drive the car during the weekends. I don't want a straight race car to where every time i drive it something breaks. i want to enjoy the car. end of the story my tuner said i have to be really careful on just pump gas, but i dont see why 800whp isn't achievable on pump gas.. whats the max whp people are making just on 93 with zl1 fuel system with an aux pump, and how many pounds of boost?