Needing Some Direction

Like others said family first.

But rather than make modifications, just go back to oem. No problems to fix, just bolt on, snap on, hook up, and drive.

You could also submit your story to garage squad, some of their stuff is less than perfect, but at least you will have a car you can drive.
Its crossed my mind to get a plain ol 318 or 360 that’s running and install that, but long story short my current 360 was a PITA to install with the engine mounts, headers, and k frame I’m using. I’d dread pulling my engine out again and doing that run around.