I bought my 100.00 princess 3 years ago. I rebuilt and replaced just about everything but her tail lights. Wish I knew about this site back then, lots of good pointers here. Since I've owned this car, I've pulled the (old owners built 350) motor twice. Once for the rebuild (I added forged pistons, port and polished the heads, bigger cam, new intake & double chain), the second time was to reseal the oil pan and timing chain cover (again). Approaching a third oil pan gasket, this is turning into an annual maintenance, although the oil leak is minimal for a gen 1, I feel like it's never going to stop. So naturally, new motor time. While I'm at it, why not new transmission? LS1 or LT1 (the search that brought me here) & T56 or TKO 600? I'm in the military, so my budget is tight, i'm looking for horsepower. Thoughts?