Unfortunately I have a 3" body lift, cuz I'm too damn cheap to go with a suspension lift. My 2.9 ain't bad, but a 302 under the hood would be the ticket. Someday. Anyhow, a body lift would help, especially when it comes to the bellhousing clearance. replaced the clutch once before the body lift, and needless to say there wasn't a whole lot of clearance.
Good Luck