Lt1 engine install chicagoland
03-03-2015, 12:34 PM
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Lt1 engine install chicagoland Hey guys, was wondering if anyone knew of reliable shops around the chicagoland that could swap out a bad lt1 for a rebuilt one in my 96 trans am, while not breaking the bank. Any help would be appreciated.
03-04-2015, 06:25 AM
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No way for you to study up and do it yourself? That's the best way you can save money. You are looking at rates of at least $80-100 an hour otherwise, and shops would probably charge you for at least a day or more. Plenty of info on the how to here and camaroz28.com.
03-10-2015, 06:31 PM
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The hardest part of the whole thing in your garage will be getting the car high enough to roll the engine and trans combo out from underneath the chassis. I took mine out this past weekend without too much hassle aside from my exhaust. But I also had all of the wiring out of the car. I put the back end up on jackstands, then used a chain around the frame hooked up to my hoist. Dropped the engine down to a dolly, and jacked the frame up high enough to roll it out. Really not that hard, just a little time consuming. I plan on a day out, then a day back in, and maybe half a day before the engine is fired.If you have another hand it goes by a lot quicker. Also depends on how motivated you are. I like to take my time and make sure that I didn't forget anything. It can be done on a 3 day weekend that you're home or if you're home for summer.
03-10-2015, 06:42 PM
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I will be home this weekend and for the whole week since its my spring break. I live in Munster, in right by Lansing. If you were interested in helping me we could work out a deal.