i didn't realize i had responses here.
all the info is good to know.
the car is rusted out. if it was worth fixing i would probably do that instead.
i did just buy a 02 cadillac with a northstar v8. i think it's a 4.6L??
i bought the car for scrap. but the engine runs well.
given that the SVO, has a good complete drivetrain, it has a performance cam in it and has has head work done. also it's already rear wheel drive!
it may be the better swap. the guy wants $600 for it, it's out behind his garage, so i doubt it's been sold on me. lol it's been there for a few years.
i'm thinking also an other deciding factor, "IF" i do the svo swap. and i don't like the engine, i can probably swap out for a 5.0L with out to much difficulty.