Can a 3rd Gen's Engine Cradle be dropped like a 4th Gens?
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From: MidWest
Car: 91 RS/ 99 T/A/ 72 Vette/ 02 Z28
Engine: LSx/ Dart400
Transmission: M6/ M6/ TH400/ 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 4.10's / 3.08/ 2.73
Can a 3rd Gen's Engine Cradle be dropped like a 4th Gens?
Can a 3rd Gen's Engine Cradle be dropped like a 4th Gens?
On 4th Gen's it's possible to drop the K-member and engine all at once as a unit after the wiring harness etc is disconnected. Can a 3rd Gen have the engine pulled this way?
I would appreciate input.
Thanks.
On 4th Gen's it's possible to drop the K-member and engine all at once as a unit after the wiring harness etc is disconnected. Can a 3rd Gen have the engine pulled this way?
I would appreciate input.
Thanks.
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Re: Can a 3rd Gen's Engine Cradle be dropped like a 4th Gens?
Sort of, but in a thirdgen its easier to pull the engine out from the top.
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 682
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From: MidWest
Car: 91 RS/ 99 T/A/ 72 Vette/ 02 Z28
Engine: LSx/ Dart400
Transmission: M6/ M6/ TH400/ 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 4.10's / 3.08/ 2.73
Re: Can a 3rd Gen's Engine Cradle be dropped like a 4th Gens?
I understand that but when, I do the LS1/A4 swap, the car will be getting a new K-member, new struts and new springs. All of that stuff is being replaced anyway. The brakes front and rear are being switched over to an LS1 set up. The rear end will also be replaced.
For my application, would it be worth dropping the cradle?
I agree for engine only it's a waste of time.
For my application, would it be worth dropping the cradle?
I agree for engine only it's a waste of time.
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