Don, I think you are on the right track to go to a fuel injected LS based engine. You might ask this question on www.LS1tech.com. They have a section devoted to conversions from a non-LS based engine to the LS based engine.

On a side note, the next time I drive through your area, I would enjoy seeing your project. I live in Amarillo and am from Midland, so I make that trip regularly.

Phil

Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.