Supercharger vs. N/A build!

[Cobrat24]

Well here goes!

I just registered yesterday and accidentally stumbled upon the forum via Google.

I have been lerking posts for the better part of 24hrs straight, needless to say the wife is irritated. Lol..

Let me first say this website is amazing and you all have so much knowledge here. I enjoy reading all the threads. The one thing I can't seem to find in a search is what my subject title speaks of..

I am on a quest to make a decision on increasing my little 302's ponies. Let me first say the motor is carb'd and I have no plans for FI.

I have been debating on a carb'd supercharger kit to get me the desired realm of 500hp give or take. However I've been kicking around the idea of just changing carb, manifold, cam and heads as well to get the same number of hp.

My question to you fellas, if you had to choose which direction would you go and why? I'm curious to see what some of you would do in my shoes.

Your input is greatly appreciated.