Why do I do this to myself? - F-Body Camaro engine removal from the bottom

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  • Опубліковано 1 гру 2024
  • Pulling the engine from the bottom of my 2002 Camaro SS in a small corner of my driveway.
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  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez3336 2 роки тому +1

    About to swap the LT1 in my 95 Z28 and this video really helps!

  • @keilylmm6377
    @keilylmm6377 4 роки тому +1

    You did that the hard way... You can easily pull the motor out from the top even with the hood in place. I'm a proud owner of a 94 Pontiac Trans am that I'm in the process of restoring.... I pulled my motor out from the top with the hood in place... The LT1 is getting replaced. With a 383 stroker LT1..

    • @keilylmm6377
      @keilylmm6377 4 роки тому

      @Vend Master yeah it's easier than taking out the k member from the bottom...

    • @misterbuklau4053
      @misterbuklau4053 3 роки тому

      @@keilylmm6377 Only reason you should pull it from the bottom is if youre doing a v6 to v8 swap

  • @md65000
    @md65000 4 роки тому +7

    Nice of your lady to help. Mine would just be standing there yelling at me for spilling all that transmission fluid.

  • @stevetrbofox1549
    @stevetrbofox1549 4 роки тому +2

    I miss my 2000 built metallic blue z28 after watching this. Awesome content.

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  4 роки тому

      Thanks 👍. I honestly miss this car. I should’ve kept it to daily drive

  • @Kir_jbg
    @Kir_jbg 6 місяців тому

    My choice between the g body and f body I believe has came to a close cause why do I have to get it from the bottom…

  • @davidwidick1218
    @davidwidick1218 3 роки тому

    I’ve done the engine hoist body lift myself twice with my ss works great furniture dollies are my friend there.

  • @B2flo77
    @B2flo77 2 роки тому

    What up how’s it going?. I have an 02 Z28 that iam fixing to do that on. Need my Ls freshed up. Does the tranny need to come out as well or can I just do the Engine from bottom?

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  2 роки тому

      I would pull the tranny too. It’ll be more work to try and support the trans to keep it in the car than just take it out as one

    • @B2flo77
      @B2flo77 2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for help bro., will do. Your cars looks 2 fresh!!

  • @cleven269
    @cleven269 3 роки тому

    I use to want one so bad tell I seen what you gotta do to take the engine out

  • @jaybee160
    @jaybee160 3 роки тому

    I’m thinking about doing this myself. What is the hoist rated at to lift the whole front end I think dropping the cradle and putting the replacement on the cradle will be my best bet. But I have a t56 please reply

  • @grapeeggplant3863
    @grapeeggplant3863 6 років тому +2

    Wish i knew how to work on cars like you man, hope she comes out better than new and kicking ass!

  • @rudyvillarreal8880
    @rudyvillarreal8880 Рік тому

    I believe there are easier ways to remove an engine.

    • @bobd9911
      @bobd9911 Рік тому

      That is by far the easiest way on these cars.

  • @samlopez605
    @samlopez605 6 років тому

    I got me a swap comming up. Throwing a t56 out of a 98 m6 trans am into my bpm a4 98 trans am. Then ls1 and 4l60e in my 3rd gen.... Should be fun good video btw

  • @jimbo9357
    @jimbo9357 6 років тому +3

    Hat's off. That's a small area to work.

  • @wayne2160
    @wayne2160 6 років тому +1

    Where did you get the car cover?

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  6 років тому

      LT11988 it’s actually a 5 Gen Camaro cover that a friend of mine gave me and surprisingly fits the 4th Gen as well. I use it on my 2017 also sometimes

  • @gbodyrush
    @gbodyrush 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @thehellbird8946
    @thehellbird8946 4 роки тому

    That's not logical in my opinion. If you have to do anything that requires the removal of a V6 you might as well install a 5.3 while it's out. Mine is on tires now prepped for the swap. I spent over a grand for the v8 parts and k member.

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  4 роки тому

      Not sure what you’re getting at. I removed a 5.7 and put a 5.7 back in...

    • @thehellbird8946
      @thehellbird8946 4 роки тому

      @@RegularGuyGarage oh lol I thought it was the 3.8 camaro

  • @scottcraft7690
    @scottcraft7690 6 років тому +1

    Holy crap!!!! That looks like it's going to be a nightmare putting the engine back in!!
    Are you going to stay n/a? Would a 6 liter from a truck be a good option for this car?

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  6 років тому +1

      Scott Craft I’m definitely not looking forward to putting an engine back in 😂a 6 liter would def be a good fit. I’m still trying to see what my best option is considering the damage to this engine.

    • @scottcraft7690
      @scottcraft7690 6 років тому

      Regular Guy Garage I've got a it blazer with a 6.2 diesel and I'd like to swap a 6 liter into it. Can't wait to see how this Camaro turns out.

    • @jonsixxx6569
      @jonsixxx6569 6 років тому

      Regular Guy Garage LQ9 and call it a day

  • @charleshenson4183
    @charleshenson4183 6 років тому

    So how did you loosen up & remove the bolts holding the k member to the car?

  • @spinxtercell
    @spinxtercell 5 років тому

    Mostly looks like a pain due to lack or work space

  • @Ls3guy
    @Ls3guy 6 років тому +6

    Forget the 4l60e and get a 4l80e

    • @lsxjosh4217
      @lsxjosh4217 5 років тому +1

      Randall Wyatt yea so he can lose horsepower, all he has to do is get a stage 2 4l60 and he is golden

    • @mcoker4564
      @mcoker4564 4 роки тому +1

      No the 4l60 is junk do the swap and never touch it again.

  • @MrLeeCamaro
    @MrLeeCamaro 6 років тому +3

    Good work. I've got to get my z28 going eventually. Will be another build. Went all out in the first one now I've got to do it all over again these 4 bodies are fun cars and they don't cost much to build a strong platform.

    • @bhcamaro2002
      @bhcamaro2002 3 роки тому

      Nice! I have a 02 SS on my channel as well

  • @streetrpm0463
    @streetrpm0463 5 років тому +2

    This guy needs more subs, he’s building a new engine in his driveway, pretty impressive

  • @CamaroTime
    @CamaroTime 6 років тому +2

    Dang....You really move a long!! Very nice. I need to pull my LT1 and freshen it up.....Different rear gears!

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  6 років тому

      Camaro Time It looks much easier than it was when the video is sped up 😂

  • @slowpoke96Z28
    @slowpoke96Z28 6 років тому

    Don’t let your girl come back in your “shop” with them flipper floppers on...

  • @svtkiller02
    @svtkiller02 6 років тому +5

    Glad to see a project car like this one in a channel! Will definitely keep up with your build. Coming from a proud owner 02 SS 💪🍻

  • @chrissullivan1756
    @chrissullivan1756 6 років тому +2

    Cant wait to see what that car can do

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  6 років тому

      Should have a running engine soon enough. Just waiting on parts

  • @BREW2LFOXBODY
    @BREW2LFOXBODY 6 років тому +1

    Nice! Gettin it done🔥🔥

  • @14paste14
    @14paste14 6 років тому +1

    Y not just put jack stands under the body then move cherry picker

    • @danegrossnickle2550
      @danegrossnickle2550 5 років тому

      I was thinking the same thing. Boy likes to work harder and not smarter...

  • @itsjustmike7858
    @itsjustmike7858 6 років тому +2

    Nice work!! Love the shea tree build.. always awesome to see a real build. Real time..👍👍👍 keep up the awesome work!!

  • @twinturbojroc
    @twinturbojroc 5 років тому

    Wow looks like a big pain in the butt cool though

  • @bigd9848
    @bigd9848 6 років тому +2

    Tough job impressive 👍🏻

  • @mefman9
    @mefman9 5 років тому +1

    I feel ya bro I dropped the engine on my Camaro on my own.

  • @LMBC6Brian
    @LMBC6Brian 6 років тому

    Talk about doing it backwards...

  • @A2Bproductions1
    @A2Bproductions1 5 років тому

    Did those corvette wheels jus bolt on? Love the channel man

    • @jaysalhan3684
      @jaysalhan3684 4 роки тому +1

      I believe that's how all wheels work! ;)

  • @backhoebucket
    @backhoebucket 6 років тому

    uhhh....holy shit

  • @lifesanadventure553
    @lifesanadventure553 6 років тому

    Do you still have the rims? I want those for my 99 z28.

    • @bhcamaro2002
      @bhcamaro2002 3 роки тому

      I have a 02 SS as well on my channel

  • @andrewpaul7441
    @andrewpaul7441 5 років тому +1

    If your doing all that work put a 427 stroker ls3 in it. The bigger stroke will smooth out the idle for a bigger cam as well. Fun 10 sec car. 9's with the juice! Ford 9" and there indestructible! Heavy cast block and heavy trans and your going backwards. That's like driving the car with your wife in it for ever. lol.

  • @chrisreites5215
    @chrisreites5215 6 років тому

    I'm very happy too say I bought this car I have big plans for it

  • @jbooj4596
    @jbooj4596 6 років тому

    That was easy.... twin turbos

  • @jetcity7156
    @jetcity7156 6 років тому +1

    Hell yeah!

  • @Saiyanssj2
    @Saiyanssj2 6 років тому

    Just subbed! wish I could do all that to my trans am need to rebuild my transmission:(

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 5 років тому

    well I watched this a while back for the entertainment value, now I get to do it myself after a hydrolocked rod breakage..the same thing yours experienced from what it looks like..wish me luck dude and thanks for that inspiring video.

  • @Jaycooks323
    @Jaycooks323 4 роки тому +2

    how did you unbolt the kmember without it falling on you? im stuck between that. any tips

    • @RegularGuyGarage
      @RegularGuyGarage  4 роки тому +1

      A few floor jacks and blocks of wood then once unbolted I lowered the car back down to the ground. After that I hooked the engine hoist up and lifted the car like in the video

    • @Jaycooks323
      @Jaycooks323 4 роки тому

      @@RegularGuyGarage thanks for your quick reply sir! So you put jacks underneath the kmember?
      I also have these two triangle looking both by front wheels it looks like is from the kmember, should bend them?