I can only imagine how much that's going to cost me. The first issue with that is the location of the shifter will probably end up and the back rest of the seat. Minor issue to the benefit of the project moving forward.
I am kind of with you on this. As I wanted to install the AX15 transmission at the last point before paint. Which was going to require a larger trans tunnel. Maybe I cut the firewall and open the trans tunnel now. Push the engine up 1/2 inch and back 2 inches.
The only potential problem I see there would be getting around the intake and exhaust manifold. I may only be able to squeeze 1/2 back with out huge cut out for the manifolds.
If there are options for lowering the steering linkage as well, the combination of work may make it doable.