[tinydb84]

No worries man I'm not being negative and I don't think you are.

The lift clearance I'm taking about is the front fenders lifting high enough so that your tires won't rub the fenders when you turn. I am going to have to shorten my control arms to tuck the tires in because my tires rub my fenders when turning.

I lowered my engine after Zing it. Saved a lot of tunneling. I'm going to probably need to lift it a bit because I didn't account for the forward sump difference between my oil pans.

I really think a regular Z of 2 inches will be the least about of work and we know there aren't many hidden issues that will arise. I know you are concerned about it being straight but I don't think you will have a problem.

I would also move your front wheels forward when you do it either way. My tires barely clear the firewall and I moved my wheels forward an inch.