i'm thinking of lowering, leaning and locating the engine further back. i'm sure this is not a unique idea. how far over will it lean without oil flow issues? i should be able to figure out the other two issues but if you have input on that too, i'm all ears.

Hell they run upside down in Australia...

Two inches down and four inches back is typical. Leaning the engine involves a lot of work for a very minimal return unless you're willing to go as far as the Electramotive guys went.

thanks john, what about how far over can you shift it to the right? i mean without major reconstruction. i'd like to get as good a balance as possible with the long, heavy block.

so what's the deal with leaning the engine?