Hmmm, so the approach to newbs should be... CRUSH* your car then Crush your engine. If they protest, then we will actually answer a legitimate question.

Budget $14.99 = Crush
Tools = AutoZone tool rental + one Harbor Freight screwdriver = Crush
Garage Space = 2nd cousins buddys meth dealer friends outbuilding chicken coupe = Crush

(*Adopt the TurboBricks mentality on everything.)

 

FInd a L33....aluminum block budget friendly....Win Win

 

^^^^^ This, or an LH6, LH8, or LC9. ALL are aluminum 5.3L engines. Or just go for broke and drop an LS3 into it.