Engine swap and more 8/11-8/13

[j0n]

progress thus far(excuse the crappy cellphone pics):

[j0n]

btw progress thus far as been me all by my lonesome as my two buddies that swore they would be here bailed on me to do an exhuast on an f-150

[ar0ck]

jesus did you use the engine hoist to lift the front end up?

[Tsar]

good job dude, i wouldnt be able to do it by myself most likely. get yourself a beer or a case

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

jesus did you use the engine hoist to lift the front end up?

Yup, that's the easiest way to swap motors in a 4th gen....

- Justin

[j0n]

Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

jesus did you use the engine hoist to lift the front end up?

yup...lifting from the upper rad. support

[ar0ck]

Impressive, I knew you drop it from below, but never would have guessed the upper rad. support would work for a lift spot. Thats a good thing to know.

[Tsar]

so um..what are u sticking in there? its not just a stocker is it?

[JL8Jeff]

Great progress! If you still need help tomorrow post back up and PM me your phone #. I'll cruise up when I drag my butt out of bed. You picked a great weekend weather wise to do the swap.

[project89]

dam got a decent amount done,anyways ill head over once im done with kasey's car at the shop tom,not sure what time,it all depends on when the fidget gets to the shop and how fast he works

[j0n]

Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

Impressive, I knew you drop it from below, but never would have guessed the upper rad. support would work for a lift spot. Thats a good thing to know.

yea it worked so far, but i did crunch it up a decent amount...cant tell if it bent the actual framework of the rad. support but the "lips" of it are gunna need a bfg before i put the rad. cover back on

[j0n]

Originally Posted by Tsar

so um..what are u sticking in there? its not just a stocker is it?

uhm...yea its got stock stuff

[j0n]

Originally Posted by JL8Jeff

Great progress! If you still need help tomorrow post back up and PM me your phone #. I'll cruise up when I drag my butt out of bed. You picked a great weekend weather wise to do the swap.

Not sure on help as of yet as lots more people expect to be around for the weekend...but ill pm ya my phone # anyway

[j0n]

Originally Posted by lethalrides2k3

dam got a decent amount done,anyways ill head over once im done with kasey's car at the shop tom,not sure what time,it all depends on when the fidget gets to the shop and how fast he works

yea did well until about 3pm(ended up starting around noon)...then i had lunch and slowed down quite a bit.

However, i did manage to muscle the old motor off the k-member and slap the new one on, bolt up the acc. bracket, all the misc. sensors blah blah blah so the whole assembly is all ready to get bolted up and in tomorrow

Pics from about 7:30-8:00:





and of course a HUGE thank you goes out to UBG for givin an extra hand when i needed it to wrestle that fuggin trans onto the new motor

FOR TOMORROW:

I may need an impact gun and i definately need an 18mm half-inch drive socket(my 18mm socket got jammed on my impact)

To do list:
-slide front subframe under car
-drop car on subframe
-bolt subframe in
-wire new motor
-install radiator and hook up all coolant lines
-make a run to the parts store for the pcv line that runs from the valve cover up to the throttle body
-drop rear
-drop fuel tank
-install walbro pump
-re-install fuel tank
-bolt in new rear
-go get my new driveshaft
-bolt up exhaust
-fluids and start tuning

:sigh: gunna be another long day

[project89]

i shoudl have u covered on the socket and impact gun,as long as i remeber to grab them.need any uber long extensions or anything?

[j0n]

nah im good on extensions...those two items should be everything i need

[project89]

ill bring an air ratchet as well

[unstable bob gable]

Originally Posted by j0n

and of course a HUGE thank you goes out to UBG for givin an extra hand when i needed it to wrestle that fuggin trans onto the new motor

No prob. It sure beat staying home to clean up dog chit!

[someGTOguy]

Originally Posted by j0n

btw progress thus far as been me all by my lonesome as my two buddies that swore they would be here bailed on me to do an exhuast on an f-150

wahhhhhh. here comes the whining train. wah wah wah wah wah.........

i was ready to go at 10:30, but all you wanted to do was eat wendy's and hijack my username. ass.

anyways ill be there tomorrow.

[project89]

hey kasey is on his way so by the time were done at the shop it will be around 2 i quess,then were gonna head on over to lend a hand,if theres anything else u need besides the socket and impact just post it here.ill check the board before ileave the shop

[j0n]

im good on the socket, but i will need the impact gun and if you have it, a 1/2" socket with a 1/2" drive

UPDATE:
New motor is bolted in, im just starting now on hooking up the wiring harness...still no help from anyone so if you're bored come on down

[79CamaroDiva]

Originally Posted by j0n

still no help from anyone so if you're bored come on down

wish i could. maybe ill be there tonight for the virgin voyage of the new motor. sounds like you'll be done with it by the time im done racing.

[project89]

Originally Posted by j0n

im good on the socket, but i will need the impact gun and if you have it, a 1/2" socket with a 1/2" drive

lol i have just about anything u could need,kasey just left now i think,and he has about an hours drive to get here.so we wont be there till a lil later then i originasllly thought

[90FormulaWS6]

well the subframe and trans crossmember are all bolted in, half the wiring harness is hooked up: Still needs the rest of the wiring harness, the radiator, fans, fluids, and still to be done is the new rear, fuel pump and reassembly... thats as of 230

[j0n]

now the rear is out, fuel tank is out, fuel pump is out, just waiting to figure out how to glue up the bucket once the new fuel pump is in then everythigns goin back together