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Originally Posted by Riveted1

As far as the LS1/old 350 debate, I would go w/the LS1 if you have the ability to do so. But there is nothing wrong w/a gen 1 350 at all. The LS1 will take a little more effort to install and be a bit more expensive, but will give you better gas mileage. Both can be made to give you as much or as little power as you could ever want. So it kind of comes down to you, on whether or not you want to spend the extra money and time it takes to have the updated power plant. Just my .02

Here's my take (from my own personal experience).....

The LS swap is worth it but not when there's so much other stuff that's overwhelming you. The sbc is easier & a direct swap. Keep any rebuild short/sweet w/no extras as this will accomplish 2 goals: a) allow the truck to move under its own power while doing everything else; b) be a decent motor to re-sell when the time comes for the LS swap thus re-couping some investment.

Taking on more put my progress on hold. So I'm regrouping & following my own advise to keep things from stalling.