Not to many people have them, and they haven't been on the site for a while. Here is a thread that might help some: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/50660-sbc-sidepipe-choices-install-issues/page__p__445018__hl__side+pipes__fromsearch__1#entry445018
It's been a long time since I've done it, but yes you need to tilt the engine back (remove dist. cap). I think all you have to do is remove the shifter, everything else should clear.
Holly cow! Your car is a magnet! "Since 2002 this sort of incident has occurred to the car 8 times." now 2 more within 4 days! So sorry to hear of all your bad luck.
Why not use something like this: http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-fog-fight-kit.html?productid=carpro-fog-fight-kit&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&utm_medium=GoogleProductSearch&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=CI-jheqb3K0CFZMj7AodthP50g
Shaving cream will work also.