Study the Swap cost FAQ and ask questions. I have $3k in my swap and if I do it again could probably come in under 2k. Keeping everything stock is a big step twoards keeping costs down, use the dorman plastic fuel line, a 87 (TBI) blazer tank with a high pressure in tank pump. That should get you a good start, oh and welcome to the dark side
Swap cost FAQ:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=473560
Couple budget builds:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...vy-pickup.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...de-1500-a.html