Need help/advice with 5.7 swap
Cant comment on suitability of a new 5.7 with vvt for carb induction.....
...but you'll need a radiator with the inlet / outlet on your passenger side, and electric fans.
You'll also need a. conversion flex plate, Milodon or other brand pan, milodon pick up, milodon pan bolts, milodon splash tray, milodon dipstick, idler pulley, power steer delete pulley, and the main cap bolts to swap in when you change the pick up because re-using the original bolts is not advised.
Also need to think about what intake, what carb....what fuel pump/line, what alternator.