Mike, I was going to go that route at first. The block I am picking up doesn't have threaded holes in the front (or at least my buddy didn't think it did) Also I am not 100% sure how good the tranny is. I doubt anything could be wrong with it but in the case I would need to transplant something else, I figured side motor mounts would give me more options. Which could possibly lead to building a crossmember but being able to put something else in if need be..... probably should have went that route. Been quicker.
Prepare for a dumb question. Can I cut the center hole out bigger? I know cast is tough to deal with...