So why not go with a LS1 swap? It's pretty rare around here.
whatever rocks your boat.
I did my "conversion" for useful purposes, not for appearance as most people think.
Good luck with it. How bout the rear tail lights? doing that too? A rare conversion like this, you should talk to a body shop, they know what needs to be done, and the wiring should be simple cause its nothing more than ground and positive.