Preparing to install new engine with TTI: questions

holy snap... I have done this a few times. First, you've done your home work and have the right converter for the 360 and the right engine mounts - right? The trans doesn't need to come out - in fact I prefer not to remove it. The left (drivers) header needs to be in place before the engine goes in - and yea, the link goes through it. The right header has to be snaked in there as the engine is lowered in - it's a PITA - you have to sort of lever it in once the engine is about 10" from being in. You don't need to bolt up the engine/trans first - in fact, once it's all in there, you can do it either way. The load leveler is a good piece to have when installing the new engine.