New Project but No Experience
Welcome aboard. Coming from a slant 6 guy that's had all sorts of V8s through the years (I've had over 400 vehicles since I was 13) and I can attest to the FACT that since I've gone slant 6, I've had THE MOST FUN I have ever had with cars.
That said, figure out a plan, throw it at is and we'll help with whatever it is.