ls1 removal from the top?
ls1 removal from the top? i know its not recommended but it is possible right? remove rad. maybe longblock all acc. gone take. even seperate the trans anyone ever done this before?
Ya actually got done doing this to a buddies car and it wasn't to bad. dropped the tranny, removed the radiator/tranny cooler and AC condenser and take everything off the motor including the intake manifold and its a cinch!
Much much much easier out the top unless you have a lift. You need a lot of jackstands and good jacks to drop the K, plus you need to disconnect the brakes which is extra bleeding.
Yes - just did it.
Remove the lid, TB, coilpacks & plug wires. Then the intake manifold assembly (fuel rails & injectors included - do gently so you don't break the cam & other sensors in the back of the motor) and remove the radiator and belt driven accessories, except the AC condenser (you can let it sit on the front sway bar). Then we pulled the motor and trans together. Wasn't too bad really, and that was my first time. As long as you have the right tools and a mechanically inclined buddy helping its not bad.
I would highly recommend the QTP lift plate and you'll need the 5/16" fuel line disconnector (you can get at Autozone).
Remove the lid, TB, coilpacks & plug wires. Then the intake manifold assembly (fuel rails & injectors included - do gently so you don't break the cam & other sensors in the back of the motor) and remove the radiator and belt driven accessories, except the AC condenser (you can let it sit on the front sway bar). Then we pulled the motor and trans together. Wasn't too bad really, and that was my first time. As long as you have the right tools and a mechanically inclined buddy helping its not bad.
I would highly recommend the QTP lift plate and you'll need the 5/16" fuel line disconnector (you can get at Autozone).
I would highly NOT recommend the QTP lift plate. I ordered one and when I went to use it, only a few of the bolt holes actually lined up so I could only use a couple of the bolts. I dont know about you, but when trying to lift my motor out, I don't want to half *** it with half the bolts. I contacted them about it and they told me I'm SOL basically and were complete dicks about it. They stated that it must have been "warped" in shipping. I replied telling that I could toss this damn piece of stainless off a building and it would only scratch, no way in hell it would "warp" in shipping. Thing was so sturdy my power drill couldn't even open up the holes to make them fit, no way it warped. I contacted them again and they replied, "Sorry, must have warped in shipping." I was in awe. Aweful fitment with even worse customer service. Never dealing with them again!
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I would highly NOT recommend the QTP lift plate. I ordered one and when I went to use it, only a few of the bolt holes actually lined up so I could only use a couple of the bolts. I dont know about you, but when trying to lift my motor out, I don't want to half *** it with half the bolts. I contacted them about it and they told me I'm SOL basically and were complete dicks about it. They stated that it must have been "warped" in shipping. I replied telling that I could toss this damn piece of stainless off a building and it would only scratch, no way in hell it would "warp" in shipping. Thing was so sturdy my power drill couldn't even open up the holes to make them fit, no way it warped. I contacted them again and they replied, "Sorry, must have warped in shipping." I was in awe. Aweful fitment with even worse customer service. Never dealing with them again!
For the benefit of the OP, they also sell a similar lift plate at TPIS, same concept.
, I did mine without a plate but will be using one this time around. Most likely I'll make it for rental although I can have them for purchase as well. 
ive done both ways, and imo over the top is the easiest
i pull the trans and engine attached, i do it even for clutch/tq coverter swaps. easier for me to pull the whole motor and trans for any work.
might as well find something else to replace
good excuse to swap in rod bolts, poly mounts, valve springs, etc.
i pull the trans and engine attached, i do it even for clutch/tq coverter swaps. easier for me to pull the whole motor and trans for any work.
might as well find something else to replace
good excuse to swap in rod bolts, poly mounts, valve springs, etc.
