Teach Me Supercharger Basics

Bare with me gentlemen (and ladies), I know my way around engines fairly well but have no knowledge whatsoever of the supercharged world.

Recently got approved (by the wife) for a couple BIG purchases, now Im checking out Vortech V3 self lubricated systems on latemodel. Got a few questions.

I see it comes with an Fuel management Unit and lines, but Im not familiar with what it is. I currently have a 255 fuel pump and 24 lb injectors. Would this work with the 8-10 psi system or do I need bigger injectors? I understand I may not get full tuning ability etc, but if I stuck with 24lbers for a while, could it tear something up?

Between the 8-10 system and the 5-7 system there is a $1,000 dollar difference. If I bought the 5-7, could I not later buy a smaller pulley to get 8-10 or is there more differences than just the pulley?

I have an E-303 cam. Dont beat me up, I know its old technology, but its what I have. Would it be worth it to install with E303, or would you definitely change the cam before the charger. I have 1.7 rockers on Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads.

Could I hook this right up to my Cobra intake or do I need a new intake?

If I hook all this up in my garage (of course with some help from here) would I immediately need a tune or could I wait a month or two until funds build back up. How much is a streetable tune?

I understand that maybe my intake, cam, injectors etc, may not be premium choice for performance, but I want to see what I can work with without damaging until its time for a new engine. Thanks for reading my book.

Turbo would be cool. I just worry because I seem to notice around that turbo's are a little more temperamental. Seems like superchargers are a little better for an "induction beginner" like myself. Also seems like superchargers are a little better for reliability as well. By all means, correct me if I am wrong, I am just quoting what "they" say. We all know "they" is usually wrong.

I plan on starting with the 8lb. At this point I don't want anymore than that, and more than likely won't in the future since I don't frequent any tracks other than a deserted backroad thrashing every once in a while. Don't need it to race anyone, just want a little more umph. Want to be able to hold a little respect around the modern muscle cars of today that are making gobs of power from the factory.

My true plan is to have a reliable and comfortable street cruiser at about 375-400hp. Id like to change the cam, but money is running out quick as I am getting the T56 magnum kit in two weeks, and then looking at the charger. My car has a lot of cam hop, which is driving me nuts here lately. I feel like with my current setup I could make around the power I want. Propabley gonna save a little more funds and do an intake and cam swap at once down the road. I think my heads, while maybe not optimal?, are good heads and dont think they will hold me back from my goals, so I dont have any plans for changing them.

Would love to build a new engine setup just for boost, but this engine only only has 40,000 original on it, I think its gonna be around a while.

Current Setup: In a 92 notch
Edelbrock Performer Heads
1.7 ratio rockers
Cobra Intake
E-Cam
24 lb inj
255 fuel pump
Long Tube Headers, Flow 40's, H-Pipe
Crane Cams Hi-6 ignition
Fender Well air intake
75mm throttle and MAF
T-5 for a little bit longer
Alum Radiator

Sub Frame Connectors
Hotchkis control arms
H&R springs/tokico shocks/Struts (about a week old....sweeeeet)
Max Mot Adjustable cast/camber plates (again....sweeeet)
Strut Tower Brace
Mickey Thompson Street Radials

THANKS GUYS!!!

S&B its a 92 with a T-5, by the time I get the charger I should have the t56 mag though.

Thanks for all you replies, good to hear. I was expecting to get bashed and hear that I needed to change everything. Changing meter, injectors, and tune isn't bad at all.

Now I am going to be itching to do this. I am really excited over this tranny swap coming up, now I got something else that I am impatient about. I feel like a 10 yr old on Christmas Eve.

Yeah, I definitely don't plan on doing over 140mph. Just want to be able to get the rpms down on the highway, and my biggest reason is just because its different. I know it's an expensive different, and it has been done several times (enough they make a kit) so maybe not that different, but I think it will be cool. I definitely don't want an auto. I know they are faster, but its just a little more fun to me with a manual.