I am running and LT1 in my Nova and I love it because it has been very dependable and responsive to the few upgrades that I have made. It is putting 339hp on the ground right now through a 4L60E, which I am very satisfied with. However, given the opportunity, I would swap it for an LSx in a heartbeat. This would require my LT1 to die first.
I hate the front cover to oil pan seal and rear main seal design!!!!!