alternative 4spd

I'm planning on trying to fit a Borg-Warner T5 behind a 318 for my beater Duster eventually. I bought a used one that needs a rebuild for about $100. The dimensions are very close to an A-833 (I have both and set them side by side). The mount is only about half an inch off, and the sifter is in the same general location. The bearing retainer will need to be cut down (I'm planning on using a Lakewood safety housing with the 4.80 hole) as it's about 4.91 inches. The only major obstacle right now is whether or not the torsion bar cross member is going to hit the tranny case or not. I haven't had a chance to yank the motor and tranny out of my Dart yet to test fit it.