Thanks to everyone for the advice. My answer to "is it worth the trouble" is yes. I have what I have, finances ARE a reality I have to deal with, so getting another engine and fan is something I'd rather not do. I went with the BVM setup because just about everything I read strongly suggested the BVM was the better powerplant with the fan an added bonus. I really didn't realize though how much trouble it would be. The mounting aside, I'm still up against the pipe. Will a pipe that does not angle towards one side or another work?

Thanks again,
Dan