Off topic engine question

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Yeah,that defiantly sounds like it would be an unpleasant situation.
The mid 90's Vortec 350's used in pick ups,were 225hp/330torque...and would prolly work quite well,also should be fairly easy to find....and might be reasonably priced too.
The late 90's Firehawk,and Camaro SS LS1 motors would be better yet 320hp/345torque,but prolly much harder to come by...and might be kind of pricy.
Also the 93-97 LT1 was 275-285hp,and would be a good motor too...prolly hard to find though.