As some know, I attacked the height problem by lowering the entire engine/ZF 1-1/2". I sectioned the lower motor-mounts and redrilled the rear ZF mount tabs. With only that much, the rear crossmember still clears an Aviaid oil pan and the shifter & all the lines still fit as-stock. I did it mostly due to the taller SVO A-3 intake manifold, but a 3" thick air cleaner element is now not an issue either.
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