Engine removal
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
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I've got some but I don't know if they would do you any good. There's a few things to look out for and the next time I pull one I will do a full photo-write-up. If you have any questions, PM me for my cell #. I can talk ya through it.
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Melting Slicks
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I removed mine from the top with all accessories still attached and the automatic flywheel still attached (which adds about 6" in length). This was without moving the radiator. If I did it again, I would remove the flywheel. Also, be sure you have a leveler, it sure makes things easier.
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Melting Slicks
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I watched that show on the History channel about the making of the Z06 and it said that mating the drivetrain to the body takes less than 3 minutes!
Le Mans Master
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I was able to remove the engine from the top. It wasn't bad. Dropping the sub frame off the studs a couple of inches gave it room to clear the rack. Didn't have to disconnect brakes either. The engine should be going back in tomorrow.
Racer
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Now I'm intimidated. I just wanted to pull the motor out and send the heads out to be ported and throw a cam in it, & upgrade the clutch. Pulling the driveline out from the bottom looks like a chore! Is there a book availible for C6's on w/ procedures, etc on some of this? I'm gonna feel so alone out there 
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
there are several threads that show the engine removal from the top, I just removed my engine and installed a stroker from the top.
It is straight forward, remove headers, acc's, intake, bell housing and wires, support the
drive train and pull out.!!!!
Good Luck!!!!!
It is straight forward, remove headers, acc's, intake, bell housing and wires, support the
drive train and pull out.!!!!
Good Luck!!!!!