Another vote for heads/cam.

 

I'd spend it to move out of CA so you can do some real mods

Between the choices provided though, I'd go with heads/cam/accessories. Supercharger is too much to worry about unless you have an already beefed up engine. Plus it's more impressive when you hear "450rwhp all engine" rather then "450rwhp supercharger" IMO :P

 

I'd have to say:

1. 12-bolt, do this before anything else, cause like everyone said, when the stock 10-bolt brakes, all that power don't do you no good when you can't use it.

2. All boltons

3. Heads/Cam if you can still afford it, if not, just cam and upgraded valvetrain, and you can add the heads at a later date.

This is the way I would do it if I had that kind of money to start with! Which I don't, so i'm gonna do the power **** first and then save for the 12-bolt and pray I don't snap the rear!!!!

 

I agree with H/C, they'll fit into your budget and the car should still be pretty reliable. 400rwhp shouldn't be a problem either. Although, not having LTs will make it a little tougher.

A blower would be nice and it would definitely push you well over 400rwhp but it's going to cost quite a bit more than 5k after install and tuning...and you could throw reliability out the window...the motor may last a week or a year.

 

I also want to keep driveablilty. Sounds like H/C are the way to go. Thanks guys.

 

If you go the heads/cam route you wont be able to use a monste cam.I would do with the TR224 cam.Make sure you get it on a 114 LSA so you will not have to do much (if any) tuning.You definately need headers.If LT's are a problem you can get Mac's with cats or even shorties.Without headers on a H/C car it will be choking itself.
Heads/cam,springs,PR's,retainers,headers will be over 5k though even if you install it.Then you have to worry about your rear and the clutch.So with all of these mods I am guessing you will spend around 8 grand UNINSTALLED! Oh yeah did I forget the suspension?Also you needs tires...The list never ends.I am finding that out now. Something new comes up and I just tell Mikey to put it on my tap...

 

I have most of the suspension and tires. I would post my sig again, but I don't want to be chewed out by the moderator.

I actually have been looking at this cam

"Thunder Racing Custom Split Pattern Camshaft for Nitrous/Supercharger applications- 224/227 .563/.569 114 LSA (This cam will check in the 226 range on the exhaust lobe.) 2200-6800 RPM Power Band. Excellent mid-range & high RPM power. Automatic cars require computer tuning and it is recommend for optimum results on manual transmission cars. Due to the fast ramp rate of this camshaft, the use of 1.8 rockers is not recommended. "

Which I think should be streetable. Thanks!

 

 

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Damn, I gotta change my username.