i dont ever remember saying the ssic was BETTER than the stage 2. its just more cost effective, and i have seen plenty of people, on different forums, that are pleased with it and are getting good use of it. thats all. christ, gp owners are touchy. some people have good results from headers, some not so much. its more for higher hp cars IMO (300whp+). maybe i just didnt have enough mods to notice it, but i thought it would at least get rid of the knock i had with a 3.4. also when i got them i was gonna go cam, fs ic, small pulley, but not anymore. plans change...