The thing is, my dad bought it brand new in '95 and he's a career mechanic. The know how is there, which should save a few bucks overall. I was thinking of starting with an LTZ motor and going from there. I'm guessing the 3.4 was the LTZ motor? I'm not too mechanically inclined myself (although I can safely say I can install power brakes on a '69 camaro, thanks to good 'ole dad and about 12 hours of my time last week). Also, I've been reading about a new all aluminum v6 block built after the grand national 3.8 liter motor. Obviously, that would require amazing amounts of modifications to the car, but I wonder if that would be possible... A twin turbo Lumina? I can only wish.