John, When you restored the car didn't you redo the motor?
I am hard pressed to believe that a good machine shop/engine builder can't get you running in a few weeks to a month. If the car is that nice, just rebuild. If you feel the need to go fast, Do what Darren did buy a 72 or whatever camaro that needs some TLC work with a BB for little money and go drag racing! No matching anything. I would keep the 02 in your car. JMO Sam