Wow! I've never seen or heard of that either, so you are exploring new territory here.
Glad to hear you are okay. Have you thought of Dzuz clips for the nose? It would have still bent stuff, but it wouldn't have to come up so high to clear.
With 15 trips in and out already, I'd try to make it as quick and painless as possible.
I've pulled that engine/trans out of it at least
10 times.. with the same set up... I have no plans
on using dzus fasteners... it normally clears the
front end and the hood.... it was just my piss poor
luck
