HELP: Engine/trans dimension needed, For a potential swap... Options

[tygaboy]

I'm helping a buddy determine the practicality/possibility (!) of a really cool engine swap and, having nothing remotely resembling a stock 914, I'm asking for your help:

We need to know the vertical distance from the lowest part of the engine to the base of the transaxle bell housing.
See my awesome pic for a bit of a visual of what we're looking for.

Thanks in advance. And yes, assuming the motor will fit, there will be a build thread! It'll be super cool as I'm not aware of anyone who's swapped in the motor he has planned.

Again, any help greatly apprecated!
Chris