For the coolness factor and if you have no pricing issues. I say wait for the LS7.
Personally, I don't care for the aluminum LS blocks when pushed past 600 BHP. You could use the cast block from the pick-ups but why bother if there isn't a weight advantage.
Just my $.02
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