Thx also for your reply. Yes, the engine has Hooker Super Comp headers. And you're right, the taller mount would give added clearance on the bottom for the drag link. I just won't know until I set the engine in if I have the height on the top side. It has a six-pack hood but uses a Super Victor intake so that's pretty tall on the top side. Seems we're trapped on the bottom and top and won't know until I drop the engine in.