LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Taking Engine Out!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 11:37 PM
Share
  #1  
98sspullin'em's Avatar
98sspullin'em
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Texas
Default Taking Engine Out!
should i take the oil pan off the motor before i try and pull it out the top?any suggestions on pulling it out of the top??? helpful hints?? any would help, thanks!!!
Reply
0
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:39 PM
Share
  #2  
Midnight F-117A's Avatar
Midnight F-117A
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 554
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default
The engine can be removed from the car without removing the oil pan.

Intake, heads and all those related will have to come out before removing the block.
Reply
0
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:46 PM
Share
  #3  
finalymodded's Avatar
finalymodded
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: MS.
Default
I took off the intake and accessories before taking it out and it was fine. I didn't pull tranny at same time though, I dropped it from bottom and the motor from the top.
Reply
0
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:12 PM
Share
  #4  
NO CATZZ's Avatar
NO CATZZ
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: La Vernia, TX
Default
You can leave the heads and the tranny on and still pull it from the top. Just remove everything else and the trick is to get the motor and tranny as vertical as possible...and having at least 2 friends around to help out makes a big difference.

I pulled mine and installed it this way but next time I will do it from the bottom.

Thanks
Josh
Reply
0
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 10:50 PM
Share
  #5  
98sspullin'em's Avatar
98sspullin'em
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Texas
Default
so when i put my new one in, i could put the tranny on first before i put the motor in and not have to try to reach all of the bolts?? that would be very helpful!!
Reply
0
Old Dec 3, 2003 | 04:44 PM
Share
  #6  
NO CATZZ's Avatar
NO CATZZ
TECH Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: La Vernia, TX
Default
Yep, you can put the tranny on before you stab it in the car. You need a 'cherry picker' with a long arm and lots of travel.

What I had to do was start lifting the motor and tranny out then jack the front of the car up and put it on jack stands. This allows more ground clearance for the tranny when going vertical with it.

Reverse the procedure for installing it.

Thanks
Josh
Reply
0
Old Dec 3, 2003 | 04:53 PM
Share
  #7  
WICKED SS's Avatar
WICKED SS
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,008
Likes: 8
From: Bay area, CA / Reno, NV
Default
I pulled mine out the top and it wasnt that bad. Just took the heads off plus all the other little stuff.


Does anyone know if theres a website or link to pictures on how all the wiring goes back when putting a motor back in?

I saw theres a LT1 website like that but what about LS1's?
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
Generation III External Engine
View Next Unread
Best ram air kit




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE