I have the opportunity to pick up a lt1 short block for pretty cheap. Would i be able to carb this motor for the elky? How would i hook up the fuel and cooling system as it is different for lt1s then previous 350s right?

you can carb it, i they sell the manifolds in summit , and jegs.

you might have to run an electric fuel pump cause there might not be a spot to run a mechanical pump.

cooling shouldn't be a problem.