Alright guys, after doing the research I think I've decided to go with a 6.0 (either ly6 or lq9) and the NV4500 trans. I would likek to find a complete donor truck to make sure I get all of the wiring, sensors, and accessories I need. If I can do that, I'll probably just use the NP241 (I think) transfer case from the donor truck. Anyone ran into problems with this?

Also, what kind of price range should I be looking for on a good donor truck?

Thanks again.... hopefully my dad will have his truck back in less than a year!