x2 on please dont hack up a genuine EF9.
If you wanna k swap an EF/ED chassis, get an aus delivered one.
As for clearance, the k is too big to fit under a standard bonnet, terrible picture, but the green outline is where the top of the motor/intake manifold is. you can see the bonnet.
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Even the SIR bonnet raise isnt enough.
Youll need to do this.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7...d3777907_h.jpg