I would also agree with a stock 5.3. In time, once you learn to really handle your car, you can start to bolt on goodies. With the thick walls those motors LOVE boost. I have been finding them, in Minnesota, for as cheap as $125 for the short block. I have found complete running motors for $250 with wiring harness.
Good luck on the build, it is great to see young people not going towards the import side.
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