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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes
I have done a few of these swaps. Every time the engine came out of my cars it was unbolted and the car was raised off the engine with the trans on. It's generally around $2500-3k to swap.
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Thanks ilikebmxbikes! I assume you mean the driveshaft is disconnected, unbolt all 2 transmission mounts, disconnect everything from the engine, etc, support engine assembly, unbolt the suspension struts, steering rack, 8 subframe bolts, etc, then raise the whole car - leaving the engine, transmission and subframe on the floor?
I was actually wondering if it were possible to unbolt the engine from the transmission bell housing, remove the engine mounts, engine bay stuff (fans, radiators, etc), remove PS pump (without disconnecting), disconnect AC compressor, etc, then lift the engine out via the top of the engine bay.. leaving the transmission in. Not sure if there would be enough space to come forward far enough to come off the input shaft, then up and out..
Thanks!
S.