t5 trans swap?

mshred - you are in a tough spot. That flange is pretty weak where the starter bolts to the quicktime bellhousing. It just kind of hangs out there. I think you will have to make a brace to prevent it from flexing.

I commend you for committing to making it work. The narrower early a forced my decision early on to spend the $$$$$$$ on the hydraulic set up. I can't imagine making a work with the stock type linkage. Post some pictures once you figure it out. I feel your pain.