[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Thanks for the insight.

BTW, I'm using trans-dapt stock position mount plates that are supposed to mimic the stock SBC bellhousing location.

I have some pictures if they'll help but can't post them until tomorrow. Basically, the top inboard-rear bolt on the steering box lines up with the second spark plug from the back if you are looking from overhead.

Maybe some of you guys with different header brands could snap a pic from above with a tape measure in it for scale?

And yes, I'd rather have my headers tuck up pretty tight. My engine sits fairly low with the Holley 302-2 pan about 1/2" above the crossmember.