....If I'm understanding you correctly you can get a used LS1 for $2000??? If this is complete I would go for it. You don't need cam/heads right away. Use a little nitrous to get to the 11's..... That's a cheaper way to go quicker..... Unless you Dad's car has weight reduction stuff done to it your p./u is 500 pounds or so lighter. 500 pounds less is equivilent to 50 HP more. Which brings up another point, are there any weight reduction things you can do it your p/u? That's free HP. Weight off of the front in a p/u..... good luck bill

ps, Or a used 350, put forged pistons in it, & run nitrous. This might be less money??? Oh, if your Dad's Firehawk is in the 11's it sounds like he KNOWS what he's talking about