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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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New motor going in this winter. Pulled motor from the top, possibly looking at dropping the cradle and reinstalling entire assembly from the bottom. Question is, I would like to minimize the install aggrivation of 1 7/8 headers with motors in place, can they be intalled on the motor prior to lifting motor/cradle back into place? Looks to be feasible, but was curious to hear from those who have tried...successful or otherwise. Pics?

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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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If you are reinstalling the moter from the bottom it shouldn't be a problem. When I did my engine swap I did it through the bottom and had my 1 3/4 headers on the engine when I put it back in.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Going through the bottom will work. We have done this and will do it again as soon as Speed Inc. has my motor done.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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A set of kooks cleared on my lt1 when I installed everything as one piece from the bottom. so an ls1 should be about the same deal. good luck
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Nice...not too many busted knuckles then . Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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my engine is complete w/accesories, belts everything, gearbox, in the Kmember with a-arms, antirrol bar, steering, LESS headders (Im waiting for them).
I shoul lift the car about a meter.
why some are PULLING the engine to instaling, and then lowering a much higher (spelling) weight....
and others are LOWERING the car where the craddle is?
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