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Thanks all.
Unfortunately Ford Racing only offers crate engine in 351w with 10.5 compress. I called to see if they can build 9.1 no dice. Too high for a blower. Here is their website:
Crate Engines, Mustang Engines, Drag Racing Engines, Stock Car Engines, Funny Car Engins, Race Engines, Racing Engines - Ford Racing Performance Parts

Can anyone recommend a builder with a great rep?

Crate engines and blowers are usually not compatible. If you want a blower, you need to build your engine around it.

Moving the engine back into the fire wall area is a poor choice as it creates several problems----------------clearance gained in the front is paid for dearly by many new problem areas--foot/leg room, steering column issues from steering wheel angle to header clearance, foot pedal problems, etc--------

Most clearance problems in the front arrive with the cross member for the front spring mounting being raised to let the front set lower------a standard type cross member with reversed spring eyes or de arched will allow more clearance around the front pulley/dampner and accessory drive components-------

But I do agree that a frame stretch in that area would help with lots of stuff and would allow the components to be laid out in a much more acceptable/visual way---------and Rootlieb or other hood /side panel makers would have no problem making hoods for anything up thru 1934 stuff(beford the fenders started getting "FAT")

All great replies guys! Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts and knowledge. Bookmarking this thread when I have the $$ for a build.