View Poll Results: C5-C6 Engine Removal
Drop engine from the bottom
18
47.37%
Pull engine from the top
20
52.63%
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C5-C6 Engine Removal
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From: Riviera Beach FL
C5-C6 Engine Removal
It appears that more people are pulling engines out (vs dropping out) than I would have guessed. I would like to know what particular problems are associated with removing the engine from the top.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: tampa florida
I just recently R&Red mine out from the top. The cross member is a little tough to manuver around in and out. I stripped the motor down as much as possible and dropped the TT and rear diff too.
The AC bracket on the compressor was prolly the biggest hurdle really.
When I pulled it out and dropped it back in, I really had the motor at a very steep angle. Much steeper then any other motor I have done in the past.
Good Luck
The AC bracket on the compressor was prolly the biggest hurdle really.
When I pulled it out and dropped it back in, I really had the motor at a very steep angle. Much steeper then any other motor I have done in the past.
Good Luck
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I pull them from the top, mostly so I do not have to open any sealed systems (like brakes)
Stephen
Stephen
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From: Newburgh NY
I drop the whole driveline and have the engine on a dolly in about 3-4 hours with a buddy. This is with a lift and air tools of course. Without a lift it would come out the top. I leave the calipers on and just drop the lines, abs, and M/C with it. IMHO makes it much easier to work on everything. 
Drifting
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From: Littleton Colorado
I think the biggest issue about going out the bottom is getting it high enough off the ground. Most only have a racing jack and that comes up about 4 or 6 inches short. But, I dropped mine with a racing jack and some six ton jack stands, just had to make a platform for the jack to roll on. Also, I have not seen any DIY instructions on the web for dropping the engine. So most like to play it safe, I did my first time.
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From: Riviera Beach FL
I have been in discussion with a mid west engine builder who is looking for a better pan for his road racing engines. The LS1 (bat wing) pan is lacking in oil control needed for racing and he mentioned that the design of the pan makes it more difficult to pull. I was not quit sure what he meant. You have cleared it up.
Doug
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From: Mansfield Texas
I just pulled my LS1 out of my 99 FRC M6 out the top and it was not that bad but I tore the engine down to the short block with no accessories. I unbolted the rear cross member bolts and loosened the front bolts down to the final thread or two and it tilted the cradle down just enough to clear the wings on the oil pan which will be your biggest challenge. I did not remove the steering or radiator but I did of course unbolt the upper control arms, brake line mount, and lower shock mount. Good luck when you get to it. I did mine in my garage with my beer fridge close by. Nothing like the peace of mind of doing it yourself, then you know everything is done right and if you screw up you have no one else to blame but yourself.
