corey0814
+1y
i got my front xmember (under the oil pan) flush with the frame by using the good old concrete file, then i plated the bottom of it. it's only about 2" tall now & it was a lot easier (& a lot more fun) to drag it down to size than to make a new one or relocate it. i never had to lower my motor mounts & my stock hood fits (i only needed a 2 & 1/4" bd. all i had to do was notch a small piece of the hood supports to clear my oil cap.
again, good luck man.