Damn...can I just BUY a better transmission for the money than having mine built?

"Hey Pyrojim, you ought to look into an alum 90* oil filter adapter to get the filter away from the headers".

I know. I should have mocked it up before I pulled the motor, but I didn't. Wanted to get the motor in so I knew what clearance I had, but that is on the agenda!!! I kinda got thrown into this, (bought a lemon) and it's kicking my ***.