Quick, I guess Dale isnt talking anymore....

Solving the problems is tough since the FWD setup is much shorter than a V8 with its accessories mounted in the front. The distributor problem can be solved with the already-mentioned fixes or with an LT1 type front distributor. The pan is another problem that is tough.......especially if you want the car to sit at stock height or lower.

Without seeing the actual setup, does removing the stock cradle help? Could something like an early Camaro front subframe work? Of course, there would be the subframe attachment problem, etc. In any case, it sounds like your welding supply store will see you a bunch.

mike in tucson