5MGE shares the same block as the 7MGE /T . Thestarter is on drivers side.
The 5/7M engines came with W trans. That is why you can put the Truck trans to a M motor.
Pic of a modified bellhousing. R151F to 7MGTE
http://www.supracharged.com/4runner/bellhousing-done.jpgIn case you didn't know. More info about Supra swaps are here
http://www.supracharged.com Including yes another forum with supra swappers on it. He just got it running last week so just a little info in there
There is talk of some bellhousing being made.