Time to pull/swap engine in a 98 SS?

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Dec 23, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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Time to pull/swap engine in a 98 SS?

I have a friend who wants me to replace the engine in his 98 Camaro SS, What a good estimate on hours to swap the motor out? It's a dedicated track car so AC, and misc crap wont have to go back in.

Any helpful hints on the best/quickest way to do it?

I have a 4 post lift, hoist and a full mechanics set of tools, etc

Dec 23, 2009 | 09:31 AM

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I always go out the top. I pulled one out of the bottom one time and for me I can do it faster going out the top. In my car without A/C you could have the motor out in a couple hours, if that long. Shouldn't take too long if you get after it!

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Dec 23, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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Me too, out the top, dont even have to remove the hood. 3-5 hours depending on How you go about it. thats labeling all the bolts and wires.

Dec 23, 2009 | 12:00 PM

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To me it seems like it would be much easier from the bottom with a lift. Can't say I've tried it from the top yet.

Dec 23, 2009 | 12:32 PM

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3-5 hours? umm, methinks not. I'd say to pull the engine out, put the new one in and hook it all up, 7+ hours. Is the new engine coming out of another car or no?

Dec 23, 2009 | 01:17 PM

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If you drop the K-Member you can have the motor out in 2.5/3 hours easily.

Dec 23, 2009 | 03:17 PM

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Unbolting headers- 30 minutes. Alternator- 10. Pull both motor mount bolts- 10. Tranny un bolt- 5 bolts, three torque converter bolts- 30 minutes. Take off carb and unplug coil packs pull radiator- 20 pull motor- 10. Empty fluids- 10 min. 2 hours back in a little over that. 4 to 4 1/2 hours. 5 at the most. out the top.

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Dec 23, 2009 | 03:38 PM

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mine comes out the bottom in about 1.5 without a hoist. tried one out the top once and hated it. I have done a dozen or so out the bottom and i prefer that way

Dec 23, 2009 | 03:43 PM

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Mcleod master cylinders=FAIL

God this is true.

Dec 23, 2009 | 03:47 PM

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God this is true.

I have 1 used for a week sitting here if you want it. Its the second one that lasted less than 100 miles. They wont do anything for me.

Dec 23, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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I've had 2 go out with less than 100 also. I wonder if it's the fluid we're using or something? I'm going to try this new GM master for a while and see if I can get by.

Dec 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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I've had 2 go out with less than 100 also. I wonder if it's the fluid we're using or something? I'm going to try this new GM master for a while and see if I can get by.

i only got that master cause they said i had to use an aftermarket with the street twin. after all kinds of problems(thread here someplace) i installed the stock master(not supposed to work) pedal effort is normal(not hard like the Mcleod) works great, engages normal. shifts perfect at the track

Dec 23, 2009 | 05:24 PM

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Good to hear man, thanks

Dec 23, 2009 | 06:10 PM

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usually takes me 1.5 to get it out, 4 to put back. Pulling the motor out the bottom.

Dec 23, 2009 | 07:02 PM

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first timer. i guess 4 hours to get it out by dropping the k member. since yo have a lift. the bottom way would be easier. drop trans and motor all at once. makes it way easier

unbolt shock towers, undo your front brake lines from your main block. undo your harness, steering rod, and the 6 big bolts on ur k member ect.....