As long as you have support near the front of the engine and either at the bellhousing OR under the trans you will be fine. Once the engine/bell/tranny are bolted together it's almost like having one piece from front to rear, pretty stiff combo.


1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy