Engine swap, special tools/writeup?
Engine swap, special tools/writeup? I will be pullin my motor out soon, but like it says, are there any special tools that i will need to get? I have the hoist (to lift the car over the motor, not pulling the motor out) engine stand, full socket set, torque wrench, break over bar, and some torx bits (dunno if i'll need those). Is there anything else i'll need? Like crazy extensions, or some bit? Also im wondering if anybody knows of a write up for the swap? thanks let me know
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How To Remove the Engine From the Bottom (LS1):
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/354351-how-remove-engine-bottom.html
Engine Removal - pulling the motor from the bottom (LT1):
http://ken.lowrance.com/Projects/Hea...ineRemoval.htm
How to properly remove and install fourth generation F-body engines from the bottom (LT1, but tools should be quite similar):
http://www.michiganspeed.com/enginepull/index.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/354351-how-remove-engine-bottom.html
Engine Removal - pulling the motor from the bottom (LT1):
http://ken.lowrance.com/Projects/Hea...ineRemoval.htm
How to properly remove and install fourth generation F-body engines from the bottom (LT1, but tools should be quite similar):
http://www.michiganspeed.com/enginepull/index.html
First lets go over the required tools. I don't recommend attempting this project unless you have ALL of these tools.
- Full set of deep well and shallow well metric sockets from 8mm thru 22mm.
- Full set of drop wrenches from 8mm thru 22mm.
- 4 jack stands, and a full size cherry picker/engine hoist that you trust holding your car up. You will also need a special set of jack stands which I will show you how to make later.
- One section of chain at least 12 foot long with hooks on both ends, or a full size strap and a U-bolt to attach it to the hoist with.
- You will also need a fuel line tool to remove the fuel lines from the intake.
- Find a good strong steel cart for rolling the motor as well.
- The last special thing you will need are two steel wheels that you don't care about. I prefer to use them with tires.
There are other tools you will need along the way, but those are the major ones.
Of course if you have access to impact guns and a air compressor things will move faster, but you don't HAVE to have them to make this project work.
- Full set of deep well and shallow well metric sockets from 8mm thru 22mm.
- Full set of drop wrenches from 8mm thru 22mm.
- 4 jack stands, and a full size cherry picker/engine hoist that you trust holding your car up. You will also need a special set of jack stands which I will show you how to make later.
- One section of chain at least 12 foot long with hooks on both ends, or a full size strap and a U-bolt to attach it to the hoist with.
- You will also need a fuel line tool to remove the fuel lines from the intake.
- Find a good strong steel cart for rolling the motor as well.
- The last special thing you will need are two steel wheels that you don't care about. I prefer to use them with tires.
There are other tools you will need along the way, but those are the major ones.
Of course if you have access to impact guns and a air compressor things will move faster, but you don't HAVE to have them to make this project work.
