I'm not sure about the 25", but there's so much room and flexibility here- Jim is right- taking the tower off or something else to clear it may be no big deal.

If you have the tires off you may be able to slide the engine out to the side to get past the obstacles in your way.

Did you find a new motor? What are you swapping in?!? I just recently swapped in a used motor and couldn't be happier...

Dave 

> On Sep 23, 2017, at 8:07 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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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