best bang for buck LS engine takeout

[bigarmzz]

ive been reading on here, and honestly the more I read the more confused I get about this LS swap business.....been considering it for my 85 2wd, and am wanting to do a "budget" build. Is it even possible to do for $2k?

So far all ive really learned is:

1. Use a 87 baffled tank
2. Use EP 381 pump
3. Stock 87 sending unit
4. Use 90-91 guages

those things ive learned, but still confused as to where to find the cheapest drop out motor/trans, and what everyones opinion is on the best bang for buck takeout motor would be. No junkyards anywhere near me either....

It seems most people on posts ive read say the 6.0/4l80 is way to go, just wandered if anyone else that have done this has an opnion? anyone done a 4.8 and happy with it? 5.3?