While waiting for my car to sell I've been thinking of possible ways to revive it. One option that I found was this L31 short block:
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/....aspx?Item=L31
Doesn't necessarily need to be this exact one at this price (I can get it for $1200), but that short block (not really a short block because it comes without the cam/lifter/rockers) is a great start. From there I would need to figure out heads and a cam. Even if I get standard Vortec heads (maybe $300 each?) and a decent cam I will be spending less than a legit L31 short block so I'll save a little money. I will keep my TPI for now so I would get a Vortec TPI base ($400) and then just need some rockers and lifters.
L31 short block (kinda) - $1200
Vortec Heads - $600
Cam?
Vortec TPI base - $400
$2500 for everything would be awesome at this point.
Any cam ideas? Any flaws in my uneducated thoughts?
Just found some heads:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-99-CHEVY-...sories&vxp=mtr