koolrayz Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Finally got off my ass and spent the weekend in the shop Should be able to get the block stripped down and to the machine shop in the next week or so. The plan is to just over bore it another .020. I needed to buy some different pistons anyway. Still havent looked into what failed in the trans yet. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine8.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine7.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine6.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine5.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine4.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine3.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine2.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/koolrayz/08engine1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Your headlights are up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Your headlights are up. Makes it easier to get at the bumper cover. Also helps me to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Damn, never quite seen it done that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 so thats how you change the rear spark plugs! j/k, nice car. (/understatement) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 why did you pull the motor? did you blowed it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 why did you pull the motor? did you blowed it up? It was running OK when I pulled it. There where 2 cylinders scuffed that dont test great on the bleed down or the compression test. What i really need is a different compression ratio and cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I like your method of pulling the motor/trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Why did you remove the cover and the radiator, Ray? They come out nice and easy keeping all the together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I like your method of pulling the motor/trans. It's easier to do it that way on F-bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 It's easier to do it that way on F-bodies. F-bodies and 4v Mustangs. The f-bodies pretty much require you remove the heads to pull from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 The f-bodies pretty much require you remove the heads to pull from the top. Which isn't real fun to do with the motor in the car. If I had to do mine over again, I'd have yanked the motor (if I had the proper equipment; I didn't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I think the secret to the heads is just a 3" extension, 24" flex head ratchet, and deep 15mm universal socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I already pulled my heads off, really didn't think it was bad at all. Now it doesn't look bad pulling the engine out the top either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I just said it wasn't fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 hey ray, can scott get 2 of your good pistons...lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don't pull them once you put ARP studs in, the passenger side only comes out by gouging a hole in the heater core area with the corner of the head. Ask me how I know and what black duct tape comes in handy for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I just said it wasn't fun. Apparently you have never dove into a mini-van. The last Pontiac Montana van I did head gaskets on wasn't fun. F-bodies are a walk in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 hey ray, can scott get 2 of your good pistons...lmao My car is not worth of 9sec pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 but maybe you could hit 10's with just 2 roflmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Apparently you have never dove into a mini-van. The last Pontiac Montana van I did head gaskets on wasn't fun. F-bodies are a walk in the park. Nope. I avoid minivans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Why did you remove the cover and the radiator, Ray? They come out nice and easy keeping all the together. Thats correct I gutted the front end for reasons other than dropping the engine. Don't pull them once you put ARP studs in, the passenger side only comes out by gouging a hole in the heater core area with the corner of the head. Ask me how I know and what black duct tape comes in handy for. ??? I have changed headgaskets a couple times with studs, and had no trouble??? An air ratchet helps alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 F-bodies and 4v Mustangs. The f-bodies pretty much require you remove the heads to pull from the top. I haven't pulled an LS1's motor out of an F-body, but I've done and LT1 both from the top and the bottom. Honestly, it takes about the same time/effort either way, and you can keep the intake and heads on pulling it from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Don't pull them once you put ARP studs in, the passenger side only comes out by gouging a hole in the heater core area with the corner of the head. Ask me how I know and what black duct tape comes in handy for. You LIE!!! I got mmine off and on piece of cake! I guess I might have a bit of experience from seeing why you owned black duct tape :-p loosen DS motor mount and its gravy now i cant find all the motoviation to put it back together.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 We commonly like to drop the subframe, its quick an easy. Its just what flavor you like. Ray looks good! Let me know if we can get you a deal on anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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