LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
LT1 is nothing. Try working on a Ford DOHC modular v8.
^^ This, pulling the motor from my buddys 98 Cobra.......holy **** there is no room.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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I like working on my car. Used to intimidate me 15yrs ago but once you get used to it they are pretty simple to work on.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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yeah, they dont seem so bad to me. everythng is right there. especially now that I have longtubes and a wire tuck. It's looks like just engine and bay.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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I hate getting bloody knuckles when changing spark plugs
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Even though the back of the compartment is cramped a bit with the engine out you can do everything from a freaking chair (motor and tranny on K-Member.)
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by WS Sick
Even though the back of the compartment is cramped a bit with the engine out you can do everything from a freaking chair (motor and tranny on K-Member.)
this is my first fbody and i will agree once its out its no bid deal i will also say the motor is def a lot easier to do if u drop it from the bottom
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