I've got a '78 40 that was converted to a chevy small block with an AA kit. That engine (400 SBC) blew years ago, so I pulled it and the cruiser has been in storage ever since (about 15 years). Been thinking about getting it back on the road and I have an opportunity to buy a complete wrecked '99 Corvette C5 with the 5.7l LS1 as a donor. The vette has the manual 6 speed and runs good, it was just totalled from extensive body damage and I can pick it up for $1800. I believe those LS1's have an aluminum block and the shallower oil pan. Any thoughts on using this as a donor, or should I hold out for a different setup? My goal is to keep the stock 4 speed/t-case for now.