[Paul B]

A better guide to the clearance, or lack of, would be the clearance between the top steering knuckle and the exhaust manifold ( if you are using side pipes).

I have recently raised my engine to try and gain more clearance as the knuckle joint was just touching the exhaust wrap, but then found the pipework above the engine is rubbing on the bonnet.

I found a happy medium but still only have around 4 inches ground clearance so bumps have to be carefully driven over or around !

For the SVA, it things like the headlight height that are critical, so set them then worry about the ground clearance.

Hope the SVA goes ok.