Jerry --

Thanks for the info. I am assuming that you're referring to installing a C223 engine into an 89 Trooper? (Although you mention converting to a cable clutch, so I guess you were using a different transmission than the C223 came with?)

I was under the impression that the C223 was set up for the earlier chassis with a more forward-mounted corssmember - would that change things? This is justs what I've heard, so if I'm wrong, let me know ...

I haven't checked the transmission mounts out yet because my crossmember is still attached to the old transmission until I can get a torch to cut off the broken mount bolt. I will look into your suggestion. I'd prefer not to modify the driveshafts and such, but if I can get away with moving the whole assembly back that might be the ticket. I've noticed that if I keep the transmission in the stock location, and make new mounts for the engine, I'll need to use an electric radiator fan as the stock fan will hit the radiator. Your method would solve this problem and allow the stock fan to be used.

Also wondering about how the shifters would line up if I moved the transmission back.

The 4JB1-T has got the clutch slave on the driver's side of the bellhousing (and the oil filter is on the passenger side, by the way), so I think it will be fairly easy to run a new hardline to it - isn't the V6 clutch slave on the driver's side too? Maybe I could use a V6 hardline etc.?

I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.