Kevin - for what it's worth - I didn't trim my Quicktime bellhousing. It is approximately level with the bottom of my
oil pan and about an inch below the frame rails. My understanding has been that Lakewood BHs really need to be trimmed, but not necessarily the Quicktime. It would be possible for something to ride along the underside of the
oil pan and then catch the lip of the bellhousing. I guess it's a personal decision. Here are some pictures installed if they help any.
I didn't notice the slightly rotated position of the transmission in relation to the engine. That's interesting.
