Originally Posted by xr4man
but didn't cossie4i say that the car would have to be modified to use the t-5 mount? or the t-9 mount would have to be modified?
unless you are talking about yet a different mount.
yup, he did say that, and he said it to me when I converting my 4i.
but I used a direct bolt on replacement

IIRC you might have to redrill the holes on the alloy plate that bolts to gearbox, but no mods to the shell or crossmember.