So, here’s an update. Change of plans. Did pick up an LQ4 and ended up selling it after speaking to a friend of mine I hadn’t seen an quite awhile. He and his racing buddies bought a defunct machine shops equipment about 10 years ago. They mainly do their own machine work for their race cars and trucks.
He told me if I stick with the LT1 he’d help me build a nice street able 425hp engine/trans for the Roadmaster. We will be doing some horse trading for machine work and He’ll be supervising/assisting engine parts install and selection.
So the hunt is on for another drivetrain or car so I can get this build started. I’ll start a build thread when I get the drivetrain or car.
Thanks for all the advice/replies.