suggestions from what i think i did wrong.....
1) completely remove the gear shift handle......i removed only the longest part that the shift knob is attached to which leaves a lever several inches long on top of the tranny.
2) either leave the headers on the block or take them OUT of the car. i unbolted mine and left them attached to the catalytic converters. BIG mistake. they got in the way entire time!!
3) i'm not sure how to take it off yet since i left mine attached, but maybe take the dipstick tube off as well. it sticks way out at a funny angle. i haven't looked at real close yet, but i believe i broke mine during the process.
4) if you're using a forklift like i did, i'd suggest taking off the hood too. if you're not easy on the "sticks" you'll hit the fenders and/or hood with the forks. this may not be an issue at all if you do it the normal way of using an engine hoist
we ended up removing all of the brackets under the car around the tranny and exhaust system. don't know if it's necessary but that's what we did.