Update:
New engine is in the car.. 2nd time around and I was able to get the engine partailly assembled and raised into the car in less than 4 hours. without the oil pan and using my jack stand mounted accross the cradle works great.
Still waiting for my Lingenfelter 58x to 24x reluctor wheel conversion box along with my LS2 front cover and cam sensor which will hopefully show up before the weekend.
Here are a couple of pre install shots.
