I KNOW, I KNOW, BUT DOES IT FIT?

[jbcollier]

Does a short input shaft T9 5 spd with x-flow bell housing fit in a stock Lotus Seven (69 Seven S3 w/stock 1600GT) centre tunnel?

 

Yes I know you have to fab/move the rear mount, the shifting isn't as good, etc.  But I want to do a 7+K trip next summer and an 0.82 5th gear would be useful, very useful.  I can swap out my 3.9 rear end for a 3.7 but I'd rather eat my cake (fast acceleration)and keep it too (low hwy rpm).

[MV8]

The lump in the main case makes the left side stick out 98mm from the shaft centerline; 82mm on the right.