Thanks for the reply. I figured the engine would stick out a bit, but I'm running out of options. The pic is a little misleading, the motor is only 7-3/4" head to head, still wide, but not 10" like the photo looks. Of course then there are the cm6 plugs and boots, but there is nothing to be done about those. I figure its likely more power then it needs, I'm more concerned about the weight. I think I read something about these kits having longer then scale noses? If so, cutting the front short would really help. Then I would likely have to beef up the firewall and gusset everything you think? This would also be my first kit build since I was a freshmen in high school. Don't want to date myself, but I think The Breakfast Club was out about the same time! So Im looking for a kit that I could ease back into.