LOL. Thanks all.
Got the hint, loud and clear.
I need to sell the 9180 and get 8374 back... That is after I have confirmed that 9180 is not a good idea on stock displacement, which you all kindly did.
The 9180, vcam and stuffs are all meant for a 2.8l engine that I planned earlier - sole reason why I sold the 8374 and got the 9180. 2.8l is still an option albeit an expensive one and i would rather not as the current engine is still very healthy and reasonably new.
Vcam is not going in so soon. I need a set of piston with valve recess as the current cp pistons do not have them.
I am currently running poncam type b. For the vcam, I bought hks 264 step 2 exhaust cam. It has a slightly bigger lift (10mm vs 9.15mm). Would you recommend swapping the hks in while maintaining the tomei type b intake cam when I swap over to the ported head?
Response over power, definitely....