Hours to remove engine/install 383?
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Hours to remove engine/install 383?
Well I'm thinking of getting a 383 stroker from cmorotsports.com...the reasoning is that I don't know how long my engine will hold up with a 100 shot.....so I might just go with a 383. However I was wondering how long it will usually take to remove my engine and install the 383!
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Originally posted by n2ceptor
If you go from under, its about 4 hours to drop.... Not sure about pulling from the top.....
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If you go from under, its about 4 hours to drop.... Not sure about pulling from the top.....
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4hrs?
thats a load of crap as far as i'm concerned.
its going to take you an hour to get the car up safely
I suggest pulling from the top if your doing it yourself.
its not all that bad i guess...
its the accessories that suck
id say 24 hrs start to finish
very good choice with C motorsports btw
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Huge difference between doing it yourself for the first time in your home garage vs. a shop with lifts, hoists, air tools, etc. I did it myself in my garage from the top (first time). Took me about two full days (~16 hours). At my friend's shop with all the equipment, it can be done by Buddy (a mechanic with ~30y experience) with a bit of help in about 4h from the bottom.
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Originally posted by shoebox
I don't think 4 hrs is a load of anything if you have what you need to work with.
I don't think 4 hrs is a load of anything if you have what you need to work with.
at home without a lift- no happening in4 hrs.
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Originally posted by TriPinTaZ
my mechanic only took 5 hours to drop the engine, tranny, and driveshaft. iguess your average do it yourself warrior could get it done in under 24 hours
my mechanic only took 5 hours to drop the engine, tranny, and driveshaft. iguess your average do it yourself warrior could get it done in under 24 hours
yea it takes a while.
from open hood to start car-
i'd give it 24 hrs
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Originally posted by rskrause
If he's experienced with the 4th gen I'd figure maybe 10-12 hours. It's takes longer to install than to remove.
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If he's experienced with the 4th gen I'd figure maybe 10-12 hours. It's takes longer to install than to remove.
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From: looking for a flow bench so Brook and I can race
Originally posted by 95TA8280
And if anyone else is interested in a stroker, we're trying to get a group purchase going......so go to that forum and maybe we can knock some money off!!
And if anyone else is interested in a stroker, we're trying to get a group purchase going......so go to that forum and maybe we can knock some money off!!
you get a few local guys to help you
you buy them pizza, beer and learn how to do it yourself
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Hmm....being I paid someone to do the install of the hot cam, I'm not too sure I can handle this, especially since I don't think I would have the tools for the removal...or the install for that matter! Anyways, how many hours should it take?