Most all engines have very little clearance between the subframe and oil pan, even with small blocks and big blocks.
That's done intentionally to keep the center of gravity as low as possible.
My point was that I don't think you can gain 1.75" down there by lowering the engine any.
With this set up my air cleaner rubs a little on the hood blanket.
I definitely don't have another 1.75" unless I went with side draft carbs or a lot of custom fabrication. If he wants to do that more power to him but I wanted to keep the hood stock on mine.
Full disclosure: I'm running a 1" carb spacer. Regardless I don't see how it could fit even without that.
