Quote Originally Posted by jerry clayton View Post
I would assume that an 1983 probably has disc brakes on the front--------- and cats---------sooooooo, easiest thing to do first would be to move outta Caliland---------

I'd suggest looking for a late model "liftout" LS aluminum engine , trans, accessories(a/c modern Freon) and all the brackets-plus engine wiring harness and ecm
Moving would definitely be easiest. I lived in NYC for a couple years so I have a love for the EC anyway, there would be no arn twisting in that decision, but for now it just isn't realistic.

As far as finding an LS engine, it seems like an LT1 would be a good fit for what kind of setup I want (I would rather have more than what I wantes and have no emissions problems than settle on less hp and torque), but that also destroys any budget I had been thinking of. Thanks all for your advice. I have a good mechanic I can talk with that can help me figure out some things befire I start placing orders and spending money. Looking forward to your advice from then on, any books firebird77 referred to I would be more than happy looking at as well