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Originally posted by DR1665
The point people were trying to make when they said, "Don't even try it" was that, if you know how to fabricate what you need, it can be done, but if you have to ask all kinds of questions like "What about the oil pan and crossmember" or "Do I have to cut the firewall" then it's probably going to be a bit of a stretch for you, at a minimum. Nobody here likes to read posts by people who got in over their heads, destroyed a perfectly good car, and then blathers on and on about how it's the car's fault. Dig? Simple fact is, if you have the tools and know-how to cut out things that are in your way and weld shit together where and how you want it, then you can do damn near anything to your car. There are no off-the-shelf parts for some of these requirements. Likewise, there are no plans or blue prints or step-by-step write ups with pictures to hold your hand as you go. If you want to put some other engine into your car, you need the resources and the confidence to tackle any and all issues you come across. Shit. There's guys out there with 3000GT engines in old Dodge Shadows. My buddy Ray has a GT35 *and* an Eaton M62 supercharger on his 1G TSi. The thing to remember is, If nobody else is doing something, you need to figure out why. If the project is more trouble than it's worth, they won't bother, and you probably shouldn't either. Just my .02.
Very well put, I know I have the ability to do it and the know how, but the tools are what I am lacking. Maybe some day though. Thanks for all the input. It would just be easier to rebuild and turbo my spare car. 
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(Unless if you have to cut the hood like in the link Paul posted)
