well my old 4.3 vortec has 200k on her and she sure would like a LS1. I was originally thinking of dropping a 5.7 vortec into it but I read on FSC about the LS1 swap and it sounds good soo... Its a 96 reg cab 1500 chevy. What all am I gonna need to do to it? What about tranny - thats still stock tranny with 200k on it - should I go ahead and get it rebuilt or put in t56? whats the advantages of t56 over 4l60e? cost is an issue, under 4 g's is my budget, really Id like closer to 2500 or less. What about motor mounts? im not quite the fabricator does anybody sell these for my truck? how bout radiator, computer,harness, fuel pump, etc? how about a/c? whats the best year to get the engine from? ill probably buy it off ebay. whats gas mileage like with the ls1- ive heard its good, whatdyall get? sorry for all the questions but im a newbie. Thanks for all your help!!!