My original thought was to bolt the motor from the rear of the firewall directly to the motor without using the 4 point motor mount, but that does not appear to be the consensus.

Dave, i like your idea, makes the most sense. I might end up trimming the nose more than I originally anticipated to allow access to the four motor bolts. Rear mounting seemed easier on paper but I can't find a way around it.

Thanks for the help fella's