[ZLRob]

Originally Posted by 2023-SS

why did you not want headers? they seem like the FIRST thing everyone does.

I really some on my SS, but IDK if i want to take it apart, it just feels good & reliable now.

I'm going to assume he said this time around because he has done it before. I'm also going to assume he is similar to myself who has had a Chevy V8 who felt that having headers turned into an absolute nightmare because of burning plug wires, wiring harnesses, fitment issues, or possible leaks that occured throughout his ownership of them.


Can't say I blame him. It's reasons like what I highlighted above as to why I certainly don't want to mess with them again.


As for you OP, if you are needing to stick to standard gasoline that will potentially limit your power output production out of most efforts unless you get a very efficient air moving cam and do everything you can to keep boost output A. Low and B. Under proper thermal control whereas to not cause issues where you can run into knock (even false knock) and timing pull due to blower heat soak.


If you are looking to make quick and easy HP without having to change much, you may need to do the old fashioned 2650 supercharger upgrade, as that will keep your MAT temps low, due to lower boost production which will make more power than the 1740 stock supercharger. Only problem with that is that it will require a larger lower pulley or a smaller upper to regain that punchiness down low that the stock supercharger is known and loved for.


Too many variables and too many different ways you can skin the proverbial cat to make the power you want to get to 700. It's also difficult to guide you without the ability to have you run E85 (I understand access is limited or non existent where you live). You may need to talk with someone like Gabe to set yourself up a game plan as far as what mods fit you or not.