[dsraven]

Yup, like jordon just said. Lose the rag joint.
Try not to get ahead of yourself and start what iff-ing. Get the engine between the frame rails. Mocked up but not totally locked down. Dont get all excited about your steering shaft yet until that's done. When the engine is place, sort of, and some exhaust manifolds are in place then see what you have for room. You can move the engine up or down or forward as needed still. That's why it's called mock up.