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Since you said you were new to this, I'll speak candidly.
Slant 6 = boring, no matter what you do to it- IMO they are garbage as previously stated.
G3 = lots of challenges but can be overcome now with support from vendors like Holley, TTI, etc. Just getting a G3 in an A body can be a challenge, all of which are well documented in this forum. It won't be an easy drop in. After you mechanically get it in, you will have to overcome the EFI, if you chose to keep it. I don't know your level of knowledge on EFI, but it can be a lot for someone that doesn't understand it.
383 big block = probably the easiest big block to put in an A body since it has the shortest deck height of all the big blocks. There are adapter motor mounts and headers that will simplify things. Parts are abundant for these things both new and used.
Any V8 swap will require a new transmission and likely a rear end since your car probably has a 7-1/4".

As with any project, you need to decide what you want your end goal to be. Also realize the car will be down for a while you are doing the swap, especially since you are new to this. Again, I don't know your mechanical ability, but it's easy to struggle when you're inexperienced.
Thanks for the effort to help - much appreciated... My mechanical experience is pretty limited, but I've been learning a lot via FABO, youtube, misc searches, etc... Over last winter, I did do front suspension rebuild/upgrade, 4 wheel disc brake swap, and upgrade to an 8-3/4" with 3.23s, added sway bars, new leaf springs, etc... rebuilding the rear end with new pinion/ring gears, bearings/races, setting backlash/preload, etc has probably been the most complex mechanical job I've done so far...

At this point it is driving splendidly, just wimpy.

I feel like the driveline from the tail end of the transmission to the tires on the ground is pretty solid. I really wanted to get that all whipped into shape before I tried to tackle anything with the engine. If I can get this 383 disassembled, unseized, block checked, and looks like it can be rebuilt, then I'll most likely proceed down that path. It did come with a 727 which I'll likely send off for rebuild as I'm sure that part will be over my head... I really liked the G3 idea on paper, but as you said I think it'd be a real struggle since I know very little about EFI... maybe that'll be another step in 5 years or so as more knowledge is gained...

Got a build thread going here if interested: A-Body Round #2- My '76 Scamp restore...