Well, after about 6 hours of work the engine is in hopefully for the last time!
She's up, off the stand with motor mounts and frame brackets bolted on:
Before I go any farther, the roll cage and firewall have to come off:
Ah, a perfect fit. Only had to go in and out 5 times, while I carefully measured and trimmed a hole for the bellhousing starter pocket. Fran supplies a billet plate to bolt in that forms a recess for the pocket. Only required if you have a zf transaxle. Then back in again with very careful positioning to measure and mark the holes for the engine mount frame brackets. Out again to drill and install and back in for the final time:
It was at this point that the wife came down and said, "Geez, that car is all engine!" It was at that point that I knew it was truly my dream car!
Tomorrow, the roll cage, firewall, and engine electrical work gets finished. Yee haw!