[Bygracealone]

I believe a 30 inch setback is pretty standard and should allow room for any v6 to be fully raised.

However, I don't think the extra 3 inches is gonna hurt you. *I'd leave it alone and install it as it is...

Also pay attention to whether you have a 20 or 25 inch shaft motor. *That will make a difference in figuring everything out.

I hope to be dealing with these same questions before long...

Oh yeah, if you'd like to know more and see more do a search on the word bracket. Also go to the gallery section of the website and take a look. You'll see a good number of brackets.