Engine swap, removed front clip?

[Untamed]

Has anyone had to remove the front clip to get enough room for the hoist to reach the engine? I have an 88 trans am with the flatter nose, not the 91-92 nose.

I hope we dont have to remove the nose, but would like to know before spending a few hours doing it.

[Slow Z]

nope... your average hoist should have more than enough "reach" to not have to do that.

[Tru2Chevy]

Yea, the only thing I ever pulled the nose off of was my '77 Blazer, but that had a small lift and 33" tires.

You shouldn't have any trouble using a regular hoist.

- Justin

[The Fixer]

You shouldn't have to pull the fascia off. Just be very careful and protect the paint with some towels in case you have to bring the hoist in really close.

[Ian]

just take the hood off and go from the side. thats what I did with my camaro

[ar0ck]

I had a hard time getting my engine & Trans in at the same time with my T/A. It would constantly bend or catch the radiator frame. I was forced to put the engine in first, hold it up with a jack, and then see-saw the trans in off the ground.