cheers for the replies fella's. I wanted to avoid modifying the tunnel but i guess i will see how i go! As for the shift linkage set up i plan on running a cable instead of the way i have it now with the linkage set up anyways (will still retain column shift though). With the sumps is the stock f body one the one to get? i have a link provided to the stock one i think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...Q5fAccessories

With the stock sump what is the depth of the pan it's self? have googled but cant find the answer!!
was looking at getting something like the moroso pan (link provided) that is 6" deep but not sure if it will sit lower than the crossmember!

anyways thanks for the help so far, appreiciate it!