Thread: Engine lift points

lol i got a few friends that like to help me, my cars the fasest in the group so naturally they dont mind lending a hand

After hearing that I am in no rush .... I like to do it slow anyhow I hate hack jobs. Do it right, Do it once my moto. Thanks for all the help though guys this should go pretty smooth.

Nismoking: when i pulled out my motor, i wasnt able to unplug the knock sensor from the bottom, so i pulled it up and while it was in the air unplugged it but while doing so, the hoist/motor moved forward almost catching my arm in between.

LukaMcCloud: That was the first motor i ever pulled out, lets just leave it as a learning experience.

That's why you push the ecu plug out into the engine bay and leave everything connected when you pull a motor.

Thats what i did when i pulled my 2nd motor. The 1st time i disconnected evrything due to me taking advice from another person. Now, i push the plug into the engine bay and disconnect all the other stuff afterwards.

ya its much easier leaving everything connected :P

Either going from the top or bottom I would recommend 4 points. Sure it could be overkill but better safe then sorry is what I always say. I use rope around 1 intake runner and 1 exhaust runner for one side of the engine. I then use chains on two tranny bolts on the foward and aft sides of the engine. A load leveler is highly recommended when installing the engine from the top and bottom. It really helps when installing motor mount bolts.

ya thats over kill for sure.. and i dont need a balancer either.. thats what friends are for.. check out my build thread an you guys will see what i mean lol

I have pulled from the top always, done about 50-60 motor swaps now. I can do it by myself in 4 hours taking my time. That is pending no crazy issues like a rusted on cat bolt or something. I have never found it easier to drop it out th ebottom then drag it out, but to each their own. It really comes down to what you are comfortable with.

brent