I could not put in my T25, Bluebird manifold, and jpipe on the exhaust studs together because of the AC. I had to remove the jpipe and then put it back on after the fact. The alternator didn't help either. It is VERY hard to get to all the bolts on the jpipe while turbo is on the car. We're talking crow's feet and shit. Well, duh Ben, unbolt the AC compressor from the block like when you do a motor swap and move it out of the way. Can take out the whole alternator too! :)

This has been another sudden monkeytip from your Boss... :D