that could be a sick daily, since your budget is kinda small i would look into a pull out 5.3l LM7. They are cheap and make decent power. Good platform for upgrades later too.
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Brian Miller
-1972 Nova
-1968 Camaro
-1967 C-10 step side 4x4
-2000 Dodge Dakota
it'll buff out........ 
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