Putting active pickups in Axis Sport

So I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on a mid-late 90s Axis Sport (I may have already bought by the time you read this). I’m more of a modern metal/ metalcore kind of guy and I’m looking to switch out the stock pickups for some active EMGs or possible Fishman Fluence pickups.

First off, I know this wasn’t built for this type of music but Axis guitars are the perfect feel for me.

I’m worried that I will run into some issues with the sizing of the pickups and the fact that the stock pickups are direct mount. Has anyone ever swapped out pickups on an Axis Sport for actives? Anything I need to be aware of?

Also, yes, if I do swap these out then the originals will be for sale 🙂

Pic of guitar below for reference

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