[Dirkdaddy]

Oh an factor in everything else - accessories like PS and alternator, are they going to fit on a coyote? motor mounts? Side pipes exist or do you have to go custom?

Personally, I'd look at MPI for sure, either on old school engine like FE or new Coyote / LS series. Especially since you admit you don't have skills/experience with the carbs and don't want to be bothered with them.