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Old 04-29-2016, 11:58 PM
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Got a 94 z28 6 spd does anyone know if engine will go In threw top with long tube and tranny installed on engine
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With headers I would say no. Maybe with exhaust manifolds. It's really tight, you can always try. Im going through the bottom its cake in my personal op, and this is my first try with f bodies and LT1s better then twisting and turning to get in there. And I will have everything attached go in. I'm trying to get it don't tomorrow.


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I have done it both ways now(top and bottom) bottom is wayyyy easier.

If you're set on going through the top, though, definatley leave the headers off. I really really doubt you could get it in that way without breaking something. If you do go through the top wait with the headers and put them on trough the bottom after. Be aware this is a major PITA. If you were to do the whole engine through the bottom, (again, much easier) you can assemble the entire engine headers and all.

Just my 2cents.
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Only way you get the engine and trans through the top is with a happy hooker

No idea if it will go in with the headers on, but if it does you will have to remove the steering shaft most likely
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Originally Posted by myltwon
Only way you get the engine and trans through the top is with a happy hooker

No idea if it will go in with the headers on, but if it does you will have to remove the steering shaft most likely
Yes, and it will go in with both headers and trans. Load lever/happy hooker is the best way to go about it.
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Originally Posted by CapoThDon
With headers I would say no. Maybe with exhaust manifolds.
You can do it with stock manifolds and a 5000lb cargo strap, but it's a tight squeeze. Dropping it out through the bottom is the easiest.
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I'm just worried about disconnecting brake lines if done threw bottom herd I need a tech tool to be able to bleed the brake system is that true or can be done like normal brake system thanks for all your help
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Originally Posted by chuy10
I'm just worried about disconnecting brake lines if done threw bottom herd I need a tech tool to be able to bleed the brake system is that true or can be done like normal brake system thanks for all your help
I dropped the engine out the bottom and just bled the brakes before running it and no problems. Brakes work great, no abs light.
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Originally Posted by chuy10
I'm just worried about disconnecting brake lines if done threw bottom herd I need a tech tool to be able to bleed the brake system is that true or can be done like normal brake system thanks for all your help
If you can use Scan9495, it'll actuate the ABS block for bleeding.

You're a 1994, so you can. The program is free, but you'll need a 12pin ALDL to USB cable ($60).



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