This has been a great thread with great pics and ideas on this matter. Now if anyone would post pics of that modified k member and tell me. Is there room on the drivers side to run a log header forward to the front with a stock gear box?
You could probably do it if you run an engine plate that isn't very tall or if you contour it around your turbos. Both my car & Inkjunkie's are set-up for Hemis so the mere size of the engine& the stock inner fender panels prevent that. In modifying our K-memebers I trimmed & reinforced the the steering box mount but I'm thinking with a tube K-member & R&P steering that would eliminate your concerns but now you're getting away from the stock appearence...........