Thanks for the replies guys!
Steve-
I'll have to do more research on the hemi pan. They say it's baffled- how baffled I don't know yet. The TTI motor mounts were designed with a 727 bolted to it to maintain stock engine location, so I'm guessing they also paid attention to the angle, and therefore it should be mounted in the same location. When I had the bare block in, it looked good to me. I do not have the pan yet, but the pictures show adequate ground clearance, probably even with the k member (I think it's a 6 or 7 quart capacity). I don't know the TTI ground clearance, but they're really the only option for headers right now. I appreciate the advice on the rear end oiling - I'll make it happen.