Planning to remove the LT1 from my 93 Z28 through the hood, what needs to be done?

Question

There aren't any manuals out there that instruct on how to remove it through the hood, just through the bottom. I've swapped motors and clutches in a 93 Nissan 240sx before, so I "sort of" know what I'm doing. Someone told me something from the suspension needs to be removed, the radiator, the plastic cowl piece below the windshield, and obviously the transmission. Does anything else need to be removed, and do any of these things need to be taken out some special way I'm not aware of (other than the lines attached to the motor)? I know the gas line needs to be de-pressurized before removing it, and drain all the coolant / oil obviously before disconnecting all those lines. Anything else?

Answer 1

check out LS1tech.com this is a very big website for the camaro and alot of how to's. I remember readingan article there about your very question. Many people on there have done it both ways.

Answer 2

Remove everything from hood to radiator, unbolt everything and either support them or totally remove them. Use a cherry picker while holding the trans. up and remove motor.