Doug,
I keep thinking this over and have to agree with the others who have suggested moving the engine forward to the factory location.
AGR has a billet pump and box that's 12:1... you could sell the rack to recoup what the new firewall will cost.
http://www.agrperformance.com/Chevro...otorsports.htm
You could always go with an aluminum Poncho block to save weight up front. That combined with a full CF front clip and AutoRad core support and radiator and you'd still be plenty light!
MityMounts may work too even for your big HP combo... their motor mounts interlock so they won't pull apart.
http://www.mitymounts.com/howtheywork.htm
HTH! Looking forward to project updates!
V/R,
Ty
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