I finally got time to get a few hours in on the coupe, let me say first that working on the front end and engine bay is way easier than a roadster.
The funny colored block is a "mock-up" that I got off Ebay. It is the actual size of a 302 and you can mount the water pump,
oil pan, intake, exhaust, distributor, and even the trans. It weighs about 15 pounds, this is the way to go if you can find one, you can handle it by hand and you don't have to worry about getting crap into your new engine.
I am just starting to get things lined up. Pretty much the same drill as a Cobra, IE working to get the engine height right for the intake and still get the sidepipes to fit. One thing that has been really nice besides no fenders to work over is that SV has made a HUGE amount of room around the engine and bellhousing. I bet a big block would go in there with no problem.
Anyway I will try to keep this thread up to date, with photos.
Scott S
