Still a waste. That supercharger just isn't worth it to the majority of people. The auto tranny ****s in no time even with a cooler. Tuning is a bitch..I know people who are over $5,000 deep into their av6 with a supercharger. I just don't see it worth it. I don't care who you are or how much power you're making, it's just not practical.
more reliable? what? theres so many more moving parts! A turbo is a spinning shaft and tubes, a SC is a million freakin parts plus it makes getting to anything in your engine and/or engine bay impossible no to mention raising the temp a billion degrees. I applaude you sir for being adventurous but please be practical aswell. Try a twin turbo setup, its pointless but better than a SC.