thoughts

CSIPSD · Oct 9, 2012

Good choice on the motor... You will not have any issues.

OSCS · Oct 9, 2012

CSIPSD said:
Good choice on the motor... You will not have any issues.

Yeah I took your experiences into consideration before I made my decition

OSCS · Oct 9, 2012

is it possible to put the motor back in with a t4 setup (s366 and all) still attached to the motor? its a pain in the ass to install the turbo in the bay.

dentexpowerstroke · Oct 9, 2012

From what I've read the turbo has to be off to clear the cab. Joe will know for sure.

OSCS · Oct 9, 2012

yeah just talked to junkie and says its a no go.. sucks

CSIPSD · Oct 9, 2012

You can leave the up pipes in place, but the turbo needs to be off.

pilot4life · Oct 10, 2012

Hey OSCS where are you getting your blocks from? I am in the Houston area and need something without PMR's.

OSCS · Oct 10, 2012

Bought it from a member on here in West Virginia I believe he has another block with 90k on it but its not cheap. PM me if you want his contact info

OSCS · Oct 10, 2012

CSIPSD said:
You can leave the up pipes in place, but the turbo needs to be off.

Up pipes are the easy part. Getting the 4 bolts tight that attach the turbo to the mount are a bitch

Vader's Fury · Oct 10, 2012

pull the turbo apart and only attach the exhaust housing first. Then install the chra and intake snail as one piece.

OSCS · Oct 10, 2012

Vader's Fury said:
pull the turbo apart and only attach the exhaust housing first. Then install the chra and intake snail as one piece.

I ended up just adjusting the snail upwards to access the bolt behind it. I found it easier that way. I will try that this go round and see if it becomes any easier, thanks vander.

CSIPSD · Oct 10, 2012

Vader's Fury said:
pull the turbo apart and only attach the exhaust housing first. Then install the chra and intake snail as one piece.

Yup... Exactly.

TARM · Oct 10, 2012

That is how I have to do it. If I can do it with my arms and hands I think just about anyone can reach in there doing that way.

OSCS · Oct 10, 2012

What about the trans and engine together? Can they be pulled at the same time?

Vader's Fury · Oct 11, 2012

I don't see why they couldn't be pulled out through the front, but that would be a major PITA! much easier to drop the trans first then pull the motor out.

Groomzybanshee · Oct 11, 2012

Why would you want to do that? You can drop the trans in 30min?

OSCS · Oct 11, 2012

Just askin fellas, never done it before just looking for advice as I will dropping the trans this weekend. Anything I should know outside of the obvious?

CSIPSD · Oct 11, 2012

Its rather heavy... LOL

OSCS · Oct 11, 2012

CSIPSD said:
Its rather heavy... LOL

I figure what 500lb? Psssst I throw that around in my sleep! No for real though I got a trans jack and a 6'4 240lb set of hands to help

CSIPSD · Oct 11, 2012

I have a buddy that pulled his in my gravel driveway on to his chest...

Was funny as hell to watch.

Swapped in a new TC and threw it back up there! LOL