how far can you lean and drop the standard engine?

[clutchdust]

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.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Hell they run upside down in Australia...

[John Coffey]

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.

[clutchdust]

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?