hey, buddy. I am currently working on my fourth v8 conv, and should be able to answer Any questions you might have. Ive submitted three supplements to the Jags That Run conversions manual, which Is "GOD", by the way. These guys really know there stuff, and have pretty much worked out most of the probs. First of all, look at your distributer. it should not sit farther than a half inch from your firewall. if it does, dont sweat, not hard to remedy! second. dont worry about the extra weight. a passenger weighs about 150, and I doubt you feel that. I race SCCA, and prefer to have the extra weight. if you have added lowering springs, take 'em out. the effect you are looking for is a lower c.g.(center of gravity). This can be done most effectivly, and cheaply, by adding 1" spacers between your front cross member, and frame rail. JTR{Jags That Run}has a parts dept. called Stealth, and they sell these spacers for about 40 bucks. you could also use a steel plate, cut to 2.5"X 4"x 1', with two 3 eights" holes approx three inches apart. Yes the wheels look gay, and can be fixed by adding 17"x 9" Centerline wheels with a nice low profile tire like a 255-40-17. you can get four of those for a hundred bucks, and you and I both know how fast you will go through those!!! The truth is you have entered an expensive undertaking, but dude... you have the fastest car in the neighborhood, and can that honda drive all the way to 7-11 engulfed in a thick cloud of tire smoke?? Hey, I have a lot of parts, and if you have any more questions, please feel free to email me. Jake S.D.