I have altered my plan for some time already. I am putting in LS1 rather than LT1, major reason is the weight. Engine is out of a 97 Corvette. I will have automatic tranny that most likely will need regearing. I am still disputing TOD reuse. I am not the biggest fan of TOD in it's present form. However TOD is a VX's stigma and it can be altered to my liking. My aproach to the project is a bit different than Randy's since my VX is not being driven for some time and I'd like to upgrade other parts of the car, say lockers etc.
My wrenching will start probbably in April after I will upgrade my LS1 to my liking.
I also might try to play with old 6VE1 and see what improvements might be done to it.
VX922