First of many questions to all of you who have done this swap. I know there are many things to consider such as steering box, but to keep things simple and on point, please help me address one issue at a time. I have removed the stock rear engine cross member and have the engine hanging from the lift between the frame rails. The first thing I see is that the distributor will hit the firewall before the serpentine belt pulley clears the front frame cross member. So-- I would like to convert this 95 engine to simpler old style standard V-belt. Would that help? Shorter water pump? Do I need to cut a notch in the cross member to clear the crank pulley? Thanks
