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The swap is underway at the shop, I will update with issues/successes I am having and questions.

Issue 1: The Dingo Sliders have caused more issues than anything else. The customer service was terrible both when the shop called and when I called, I am always overly nice to CSR's as you can generally get a better response if you are very cordial. The V8 perches had to be moved to the I6 location to get the motor anywhere near the firewall...would be nice to know this beforehand. Still not as far back as I would like.

Issue 2: Speed Engineering headers do not clear the perches in the I6 location...had to redesign the PS perch due to the sliders not going back far enough. Not a Speed Engineering issue as you shouldn't have to put V8 mounts in the I6 location to begin with.

Issue 3: BP Automotive harness connectors do not match the connectors on the NV3500. I guess they are different than the T56 so had to order new pigtails.

Issue 4: The NV3500 has a wide ear near the starter that had to be ground down to fit the SE headers.

Success 1: I despise high humps (I would almost rather have an auto trans than a high hump, gasp), my NV3500 fit under the low hump after removing the pinch weld between the floor and the firewall.

Success 2: After moving the motor all the way back in the I6 location on the sliders the Trans-dapt transmission crossmember fit nicely and looks very nice.

Success 3: The GM Muscle Car oil pan is a nice piece and tucks right up behind the crossmember.

Success 4: The Windstar e-fans fit very well to the radiator with minimal trimming and I was able to use L-brackets in the holes in the radiator to mount it up. Very quick and easy fit.

Success 5: The S10 Speedo swap is brilliant and looks very nice and original.