Been there done that.

So I wouldn't start that arguement here.
NA Hondas are good for turns. Straight line they suck.


Also, that shiny side on the intake side sucking theory is a theory. Too many variables.
Why the fuck did you use piece of shit DSM 440s?

And just to prove things.
Gsr longblock.
ls crank.
skunk pro1s(not degreed in and not touched)
skunk 70mm throttlebody
skunk pro series intake manifold.
12:1 gsr pistons (81.5)
hytech replica (JUNK!) header
2.5inch vibrant.
SHAD TUNED ( cough cough) ON A REAL DYNO not some bullshit one that puts down different numbers back to back
208/14x
STOCK PORT HEAD.

For having a ported head and a bigger collector something was wrong with your motor IMO.