Fubar You are correct in getting the 500 HP at the flywheel with the basic setup and air intake and a few other add ons with 5 to 6 lbs. of boost. You can get that fairly easy.
Fastest I have not gotten to the vacuum modulator yet as rig has been in paint for going on 3 weeks now so hoping to do it soon. I have a Vette master mechanic helping Me with the modulator and 2/4 servo. The servo is something You can do yourself but, there are allot of small roller bearings and My eye site is not great so I wanted to let My friend install it along with modulator. I'm at the same point You are asking is how will the signal be handled since modulation stock is controlled electronicaly. I'm told it is no big deal and the modulator is still controlled by electronics but with the vacuum You start from a higher line pressure position at the vacuum so the modulator does more with less adjustment and allows more adjustment above factory if needed.
I hoped that made since. But, in a month or so i will be finished and have allot more on paper with run and tuning software I'm hard wiring into the backside of the OBD2 port so I can scan all the time and stop and edit and flash computer anytime I see something that could stand improvement. The tuning software will be on startup in the computer We built and computer will boot up when rig is started and shut itself down after engine is killed. The software will load after windows XP loads and come up on the 12" touchscreen. I will be able to use the screen or wireless keyboard and mouse. We will add verbal contol on top of this other control once We make sure it all works.
Voice recognition is getting now where it recognizes letter sounds in general and do not have to be trained to Your voice. My new Motorola v710 does not allow Me to even add a voice dial to a name. It does it automatically. I just say the name and it recognizes letters. So We have a program from a guy at Raytheon that is being made to work on most computers.
It is some old military software that is not used because they have advanced it so much so He can use it. Plus He is a developer for the newer voice recognition.
One thing I have tried to mention guys is even if You do no forced induction You can buy a good tuning software program like I use HPTUNERS and tune a completely stock engine to get more power or improve fuel economy. do not think of the software on a laptop as somethng just for the racers or power hungry. The tuning in a can is OK and a little less expense but, for the more You pay for HPTUNERS and others You will get double the control of Your rigs computer in many areas. Adjust shift point on tranny set rev limiter lower just so many things it is hard to think of them all. I'm getting a set of software to tune My daughters 2001 Show Tiburon not to give her more power but, just make it run and drive better. Most likely look at air/fuel tables and lean it out and gain some MPG. So do not think the programers are just for performance as in speed or power. They are worth the money for any stock ride you have that someone has a package for.
If You contact HPTUNERS email Ken or Keith with questions and tell them their Buddy with the H2 they sponsor sent You and it may get You moved to the top of the response list or they may tell You hey do not ever talk to us again.
Seriously We have a good working relationship and I looked at allot of tuning software and I like theirs best for ease of use and for the fact they are constantly writing it and improving it. I got My first set and in less than 2 months they had upgraded it and sent Me new stuff. They are real good people.
TAZ