Where as SC will add less heat, and it lets the exhaust act as it was originally intended.

And shifting at redline, as one would, usually, for fastest accelleration, the rpms do not dip below 7k, that I know of, so torque at 5k does not help me.

 

That's not too bad IMO, that's probably right around how much I want to spend supercharging.

 

And the SC is CARB. Are turbos?

 

No way Jose!

 

Without getting into the whole SC vs. turbo argument, which has already been beaten to death many times, I would suggest that if your goal is to make that kind of power for those times than I would go with a turbo setup right off the bat. Why would I suggest this?... because in the end you won't have to re-invent the wheel because it has already been done. There is also a reason why the fastest s2k(s) are turbo.

 

But, seeing as you are in Cali, and you want to pass emissions a turbo is out of the question(unless there is a CARB legal one I don't know about?). This is a little generic, but I would think you would need: a "piggyback" computer for fuel (think e-manage, this will let you keep the OBD2 port functional), larger injectors, smaller pulley (more boost), new clutch, gears(they would help as long as you can keep traction), good tires, a great tune, Money to replace parts if you start breaking them(think rear end), and practice at the track to keep your 60ft times down. This should net you low 12's and possible have you break into high 11's.
The practice point is key. My old car would run low/mid 11's all day long. Though, it took me quite a few outings to the track before I learned How to drive it to reach those numbers.

 

dont know if your mechanically inclined but to take out the injectors computer and pulley to pass smog isnt that big of a deal..less that a days work and you could it with probably less than ten tools...all pretty standard stuff...or for that matter have someone do and final thing you could try to find a place that will pass you......turbo..i ve never owned one but since the inital turbo setup isnt CARB then that wold take a lot more work to pull it...and put it back on...

 

I certainly don't want to encourage anyone to do anything illegal, but you are absolutely right. As long as random checks aren't in the mix you can always return a certified blower kit back to its certified form for an annual check, and removing a turbo system isn't out of the question either. For me either would be more trouble than it's worth, but I might feel differently if I lived in California. I have no idea what I'll do if they start doing random checks here. Right now my car would pass, but longer term random checks are going to be very limiting.

 

The operative words are "if your goal is." I'll add that if you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, it is important to have clear goals. If you're going to make 400+ WHP and run slicks you'd better plan for some driveline upgrades or breakage.

It took me almost two years to decide which FI system to go with, and the current SC/AC setup is likely to be completely replaced at some point in the future, becasue this car is an on-going project; When on set of goals is reached we move on to the next. Generally, if you set clear goals, and then establish a plan that will achieve them, you'll be satisfied with the results.