Why not go turbo if you're going to put a new S/C on it? Those little things can make decent power for what they are and I hear the factory IC is pretty damn good too. I've driven one that put out about the same amount of power, it was fun to drive, but not for me. 250 WHP though with "lots" of mods seems kind of low. I've seen them make about 250- 265 with an intake, tune, injectors, no cat and smaller S/C pulley at around 15-20 psi. I guess it depends on what you think is a lot...Either way welcome.