[Rebel911]

Right now my problem is the "f" brackets on the front of the engine. the water inlet and outlet.
they are going to hit the rear cross member.
I didn't pull the tranny out so that should be lined up right. engine is mounted right on the tranny but it is still hitting in the rear.

any ideas?

I am going to cut and re-weld the cross brace in-front of the throttle body.