You think I should installed the headers first? you mentioned 'safer setup' is that due to having the headers installed alone without upgrading to the 2.87 pulley? if so what kind of headers that is cost effective and doesn't exhibit a lot of heat should I invest in? Is ceramic header's good for heat dissipation?

 

all things being equal, you should see lower intake temps and lower cylinder pressure with the 3.12 pulley than the 2.87. many on here run the 2.87 with no problems, just be aware that higher temps and more pressure put you at higher risk for detonation. headers are a good mod since, in general, they will allow you to make more power with less boost (lower intake temps, less cylinder pressure due to more free flowing exhaust).

Do what you want for headers - DC headers are a cost effective option (i'm saving up for Tomei headers though). ceramic coating, jet-hot coating, heat wrap - you're not dissipating heat, you're keeping it within the piping so you're not cooking all the stuff around the piping.

 

BIGC! What you think about top speed headers?

 

don't know anything about them

 

2.87 is how much boost?

 

Supposedly for 1 psi = 20 HP

 

I'll be going forward with the 2.87 pulley setup, coming home baby >> 400WHP.

 

Big C does the Engine damper have any noticeable benefit ??