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I dropped the engine and cradle back out last weekend after taking some more measurements. I was able to make a small horizontal cut to the top of the strut tower, and push the side in (with the help of a porta-power)about an inch, and now there is plenty of room around the alternator and the belt drive. I will weld the cut I made so that it's just a lap weld, similar to how the sheetmetal originally was. The next tightest point is near the rear (right side of engine) of the harmonic balaner and tensioner pulley, which were initially almost touching the lower frame rail. But, since the cradle mounting points aren't stationary, I was able to shift the cradle slightly, side to side, and get the room without any ridiculous sledgehammering. I still have to get my motor mount brackets welded up, and I also need to install a remote oil filter mount as there just isn't enough room for the oil filter in the stock location. The exhaust also fits the firewall/ downpipe area nearly perfectly, if not being just a bit closer to the firewall, so just the downpipe will have to have the lower bend altered slightly. Anyway, sorry no pics right now, as nothing really looks different. The LS4 radiator, fans, and condensor fit perfectly and the radiator mounts are the same/ same location as the Z34 radiator. All pieces are able to be installed with the engine in place too, so that's nice to know in the event of component repair/ replacement. I do need to modify the condensor fittings as the LS4 and Monte use different type of condensor fittings, but I have some options there and it's "just" the A/C system, which isn't the highest priority right now.Just wanted to update that everything is fitting just fine now, and it's coming down to the detail work to get it ready to be turn-key.

Finally got the engine and trans installed in the car. It’s not running yet but at least I’m making some headway. Going to try and make a new video this weekend.