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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ElrodKTPQ_89" data-source="post: 1416766" data-attributes="member: 18710">While everything is outta the car I've been thinking about setting the engine back 1" when it goes back in. At this point all I can see that will have to be done is to change the spacers on my transmission crossmember to accommodate the extra inch of movement backwards. The exhaust already has to be reworked to fit the longtubes and I can't see any other issues with doing it.How many of you have experience with doing this? Run into any clearance issues with the oil pan or steering shaft or anything like that? I know the top two bellhousing bolts will prolly wind up being a fothermucker to get to if I go thru with it. I've read that setting the engine back really helps a lot with weight transfer and moving the weight of the engine farther away from the nose of the car of course as well as balancing the car out more. So it looks like there really aren't that many negative aspects of doing this. What do you guys think?If you ain't up on thangs - - - 94 5.0 5 speed. A/C and smog deleted MM K member and steering shaft. Stifflers tubular trans crossmemberStock oil panBBK Longtubes</blockquote>