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

Haynes manual at your auto store for around $20 or http://haynes.com remome the hood 1st, undo everything,hoses,wires,ece.Un bolt the tranny,take and unbolt the motor mounts.shoot there is really nothing to it,i'm assuming you have a cherry picker,atach the chain to top of engine at lift points and carefully lift the engine,if it start to lift car with it something is still conected,but remember it may just look like it's lifting the car cause you're removing weight so take your time and have a buddy give you a hand,it should take 2 to 3 hours tops,by taking your time and paying attention.

Answer 2

Re-think your plan. The motor and engine cradle comes out from the bottom and without a lift you are in for a long afternoon.