leaving the linkage question alone for now, i'm pushing myself into "make progress" mode now. lol
Had to drill out and tap one exhaust manifold hole.
Tightened all the bolts for the trans member/mount and stands/mounts/sliders and everything seems to be lined up pretty nice so far.
Bought new clips for the trans cooler fittings, cut and mini-flared the oem cooler lines.
Ordered a temp sensor hose adapter for my steam vent hose.
Ordered some ARP tq converter bolts since i never got mine.
Got rid of the LSA manifolds for brand new LS3 Camaro SS manifolds for $75
MUCH better fit...esp on the passenger side!!
I plan on removing the clutch fan saturday, and hopefully putting the harness and front clip back on. Pretty much saving the fuel system and exhaust for last since that's the most expensive stuff left with the swap. Oh yeah, and I need to flash my pcm still. lol