the SSIC is not junk, i ran it on my M90'd L36 and it let me go from 11*of timing to 19* of timing.as for the L36 being weaker, no. the higher compression helps the blower work easier so you dont have to throw massive amounts of boost at it.once again it comes down to the tune. 99gt, you live in jersey, bring the car down to Tune Time and get a tune, im sure you will be pleased