At 25 inches you might have to remove the oil tower and coolant distribution manifold from the engine. At 27 or 28 no problem if you are dragging the engine out with nothing under it. 

Jim 

> On Sep 22, 2017, at 7:10 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks.
> 
> I'm sure the van height is ok but....
> 
> For removing a complete WBX, 25" floor to skirt below bumper is enough
> room right?
> 
> I will be lowering engine onto carpet. (working on gravel floor)
> 
> The engine swap madness has begun!
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Neil.
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