@rockerdude29 Budget. (also, the 3.8 LC2 says hi.)
Basically, work with what you got. If you have an LB9 or L98 in good working order and wish to say "yeah, it's only got a 305 in it", and run 12's or better with boost, why not...? If you can get an LT1 or better for cheap and stuff, then sure...
Heh, wasn't expecting that... lol