HELP w/ 700r and 205

[Blazerowner]

I’ll chime in and say moving the engine forward is the way to go. I would not bother moving the t case back as this creates more work. I just installed a 4l80 which is longer. Even with the extra length I still have room with the engine moved forward. It eliminates driveline work, drilling new holes for all the crossmembers and the torque mount, getting the t case shifter centered and any issues with the shift linkage. I’m pretty sure the stock shift Linkage will line up with the 700r4 in the stock location. If you are having the trans rebuilt buy the output shaft and swap it then pretty much everything is bolt in. Look at your frame where the engine mounts and there are likely holes to move the engine crossmember forward. Those were there from the factory on most trucks. Mine has them.