Pulling Gen 6 engine

JSH · 11-08-2023, 03:52 PM

Is there a thread here on pulling a sixth gen V8 out the bottom of the car?

scooter k · 11-08-2023, 08:25 PM

I've pulled it out the top. With an Automatic it'd be easy.

XXX ZL1 · 11-09-2023, 05:10 AM

Have done it out the top and bottom. The top is much less hassle in my opinion.

jlaudio11 · 11-09-2023, 07:48 AM

Pulled mine out the top, had enough room to even leave the radiator and fan in place. Worst part is getting to all the bellhousing bolts imo.

JSH · 11-09-2023, 12:24 PM

I should add that I'm going to pull the SC and heads, freshen the heads, and pull the SB when I get the new LB back from LME. So, from the top makes even more sense.

L78toLT1 · 11-09-2023, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XXX ZL1

Have done it out the top and bottom. The top is much less hassle in my opinion.

I agree. I have a two post lift and have done it both ways. Out the top is easier IMHO

XXX ZL1 · 11-09-2023, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I should add that I'm going to pull the SC and heads, freshen the heads, and pull the SB when I get the new LB back from LME. So, from the top makes even more sense.

Blower and heads off and it will be really easy out the top. Make the top bellhousing bolts much easier also. They suck from under the car.

laynlo15 · 11-10-2023, 06:59 AM

We pulled mine out a few times from the top, we did pull the blower but not the heads. We unbolted the trans and left it in the car, just left the 4 post lift jack under the trans while getting the new engine ready. I just raised the 4 post lift enough to slide the engine hoist legs under the lift, worked great for me. Make sure you pull the converter out and dump the fluid to make sure if looks clean and no material in it, if clean fill the converter back up and put in back on the trans. We got pretty fast and pulling out and putting it back in, unfortunately.

Tibby ZL1 · 11-11-2023, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

We pulled mine out a few times from the top, we did pull the blower but not the heads. We unbolted the trans and left it in the car, just left the 4 post lift jack under the trans while getting the new engine ready. I just raised the 4 post lift enough to slide the engine hoist legs under the lift, worked great for me. Make sure you pull the converter out and dump the fluid to make sure if looks clean and no material in it, if clean fill the converter back up and put in back on the trans. We got pretty fast and pulling out and putting it back in, unfortunately.

I am glad to hear you say you pulled the engine on the 4 post lift. I got a 4 post about 2 years ago and I have not pulled an engine with it yet and honestly I wasn't sure if you could. This makes me rest easier. I imagine you had to lift it pretty high.

11-08-2023, 03:52 PM	#1
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,562	Pulling Gen 6 engine Is there a thread here on pulling a sixth gen V8 out the bottom of the car? __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

11-09-2023, 05:10 AM	#3
XXX ZL1 Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pace FL Posts: 417	Have done it out the top and bottom. The top is much less hassle in my opinion. __________________ 2024 Riverside Blue ZL1 M6 Magnuson 2650R, NW 103, Roto Fab Big Gulp, Jet Hot Coated ARH 2 inch LT's, Stainless Works NPP, Too High PSI Billet Valve Covers, Mighty Mouse Wild CC Signature Forged 20x10.5/20x11.5, 295/30-315/30, BMR springs, BMR Cradle lockout, AAD Billet Control/Trailing arms 2023 Vivid Orange ZL1 M6 - sold 2019 Riverside Blue ZL1 A10 - sold

11-09-2023, 07:48 AM	#4
jlaudio11 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: IN Posts: 193	Pulled mine out the top, had enough room to even leave the radiator and fan in place. Worst part is getting to all the bellhousing bolts imo. __________________ '20 Camaro LT1 Twin 67/62 turbo 401(L8t) Texas speed forged piston & rod, BTR stg1 turbo cam, holley ultra lo, port injection, circle d 3600 stall, hoosier bias ply quick time pro's on racestar recluse wheels 1.45 4.01 6.07@120.74 9.28@153.43 '94 Camaro Z28 6mt cc306 cam, 4:10's, longtubes with x pipe, getting an engine rebuild

11-09-2023, 12:24 PM	#5
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,562	I should add that I'm going to pull the SC and heads, freshen the heads, and pull the SB when I get the new LB back from LME. So, from the top makes even more sense. __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

11-10-2023, 06:59 AM	#8
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	We pulled mine out a few times from the top, we did pull the blower but not the heads. We unbolted the trans and left it in the car, just left the 4 post lift jack under the trans while getting the new engine ready. I just raised the 4 post lift enough to slide the engine hoist legs under the lift, worked great for me. Make sure you pull the converter out and dump the fluid to make sure if looks clean and no material in it, if clean fill the converter back up and put in back on the trans. We got pretty fast and pulling out and putting it back in, unfortunately. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

11-08-2023, 08:25 PM	#2
scooter k Drives: ex-wife's car Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 255	I've pulled it out the top. With an Automatic it'd be easy.

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