What else helps..ins some cases is the use of steeda eng mounts. When I installed the new JBA LT's and mating jba catted H, jba said to use new eng mounts, like the steeda version. But just about all versions are similar, in that they will allow for either stock eng height, or a 1/4" - 1/2" - 3/4" eng drop. We used the 1/4" drop option. It wasn't required in my case. The only thing it bought us was slightly more clearance where the steeda stb goes over the flexible cai.
The steeda stb I used was the one with the double offset at each end. IE: it slopes up a bit, then slopes up some more. It just barely touched the cai tube on driver's side. By dropping the eng 1/4"... there is loads of room now. Even without the 1/4" drop, the stb clears the blower just fine. And power dome hood easily clears the stb.
No more than 1/4" drop could be used. The last tube on the LT assy is sitting right above the steering shaft. The 1/2" drop option might mean the lt tube is either a hair above the steering shaft or touching it.
The oem eng mounts are ford hydra mounts..... which I think are gel filled. With the new steeda eng mounts, the eng is more rigid, doesn't budge.
