Here is the bellhousing installed & ready for the tranny.  The engine block plate requires some minor modification; it gets trimmed a bit for the clutch cable's new position, and I also eliminated a now-unused  bolt hole (cosmetic improvement only, not required).  The clutch is an FMS King Cobra unit.

The seats & scuff plates are removed, and the seatbelts are disconnected at their floor mounts.  I then prop up the carpeting with a couple of 2x6's to keep from punching through it with the drill.

This is a closeup of the modified tranny crossmember.  From the factory, there are only 2 slots;  I added the center slot for the T-56-specific mount.  Also, the large hole was originally two; the center divider has been removed for access to the new mounting location.

As delivered in the Kenny Brown kit, this bracket is missing two important bolt holes; why this is, I don't know.
After taking this pic, I drilled the missing bolt holes, & secured the new bracket to the floor. The kit was also missing four bolts, but is otherwise high-quality.  Note how the brackets relocate the tranny crossmember directly behind its original mounting position.

The passenger-side bracket had all the required bolt holes, & went into place with no hassles. Note the gap between the "L" end of the bracket & the frame; this is so they can be bolted to Kenny Brown brand subframes, which this car does not have. I left this part of the brackets in place, but IMO a better way would be to install some Global West subframe connectors, then cut the L to fit & weld it to the subframes.

The Bassani comes VERY close to the crossmember; I had to modify the shields, as shown here, plus The crossmember had to be trimmed some.

Here is the tranny in position; the last pic is with the X-pipe in place.

About the only exhaust that will fit easily is an offroad pipe, & that would need some modifying, too. Take note! The exhaust fitment is the only major hassle; the rest of the job is pretty much a bolt-in affair.  I'd say it's a job for those with at least intermediate wrenching skills, but can be done in a decently-equipped home shop.  If you're looking for the ultimate in transmissions for street use, the T-56 is THE ticket.

Until next time! FiveoFanatic.