Europa V-8. Encroachment of the engine nose, (water pump) into the interior is about 8", near flush with the seat sides, not that bad. The gray center cover comes off as do the red side panels, right panel to the spare tire/header, left to the gas tank/header. Engine encroachment was really set by the half-shaft location, placing the nose of the engine where it is. Had to cut some of the upper frame "Y" away for cylinder head clearance, but this area will be gusseted. Bottom of frame is really not modified, surprised that the engine damper, belts, pulleys, water pipes, etc all fit. The alternator was a tough nut to crack, it's mounted off the engine outside the frame rail. The belt passes thru a slot in the frame near the front radius/trailing arm pivot.
2004 Porsche Boxster G86 5 speed, whether it holds up to the torque of the V-8 is still an unknown, although where I bought it from the mechanic there stated he used this trans in his Boxster with a 350ci GM motor with no issues. Will see. The ratios and spreads are near the same as the stock TCS Europa 4 speed, 5%+/- taller overall with a .83 5th, 3.56 diff. The motor should be able to handle. I'll have better chassis pictures once I get the body off in the next month or so.
