so what would be a nice set up this time? i'm on my 3rd cam , pushrods, valve springs, heads off, 6 tunes and alot of patience lost. Would cnc heads, headers, cat y-pipe be good this time? I have some other cams that might be good to use already with the right match. (I have a New Comp Custom 216/218 .561 .563 114+2) I'm looking for a N/A RWHP about 360-375 tq about the same. Whats a simple set up with whaty I have? With truck intake and 33lb injectors.

The ve's he ground tighter for more torque when towing he said, it didd improve that part of my mission. Just need a little more up top.

Since your going to keep the stock intake and at the most some pacesetter LT's with cats. I would start to think to a small reverse split cam. This is going to help with your poor flowing intake side.

Maybe like a 220/216?

You can never go wrong with the 212/218 comp HI lift camp BTW.

hey i got a header question. Do you really need coated headers or will painted work just as well?

Coated headers retain heat better and help keep temps down under the hood.

First I would put a good exhaust system on headers all the way back, that should pick it up considerably. Your arent going to achieve your goal with the factory exhaust/manifolds on an NA setup.
Not being an asshole but throwing parts and money at it isnt going to do anything its all about the synergy of the parts.

Thanks for all your help! what good header / high flow cat setup is good to bolt to a Corsa full exhaust system.? Bassani / kooks / stainless works/ hooker / pacesetter. should I change heads to some cnc ported while i do headers, is it going to help hp/tq enough for the money spent?

Personnaly from your goals and the cam I dont think cnc heads are worth it but will they help, yes. All you need on the heads is a bump in compression, springs and valve job. Im using thorleys and I like em cheap and they hold up, alot of people run pacesetters if you want to shell out the bucks for stainless works or dynatech great but I wouldnt expect much if any over the cheaper headers.

The y-pipe is crucial 2.5 to single 3" should be enough just get some U bends and cut/weld em up, Id definately gut whatever cat you put on there to pass inspection. Drop in a cutout after the y if you want works well for track day and got me the extra 1/10 even though my exhaust is completely open dumping it earlier can help with scavenging