Well done getting over the pits, what a great Christmas present.
LS7 wet sumps can now be had for around $13k. No need for the extra expense and plumbing for dry sump set up.
http://www.lsxworks.com/Home_Page.php
Scroll down the page.
Who's going to be the first to drop in an LS9?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-19201990/