I hope you can. The fact that a simple bolt on LS motor will outrun that LT is going to be priceless.
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4
i totally agree is a better platform to work with. i went with the dated LTx because i got everything i needed for practically nothing. if i held out for a lq4/9, i wouldn't be driving my truck yet because i don't have a ton of extra funds to spend.
this what i have, now its time to make the best of it.
am i going to be able to match the power of a LSx? no
can i still turn out some respectable power #s with a LT1? yes
will 450+hp still give a big sh!t eating grin no matter what engine makes it? yeah and loads better than the 4.3 i had.