Hey dude, thanks for sharing! Wanted to know if there’s more videos coming out? I have an 81’ corvette and I’m trying to swap out the engine and transmission by next year. Wanted to see what other things to look out for or what things you came across while doing your swap. Thanks again!
Yes more videos are coming, I promise. I have documented the entire build, once I have everything edited, I’ll post them up. Thanks for your support. It means a ton.
There are 8 bolts that hold the birdcage to the frame... makes it a whole lot easier to replace the engine, trans and do the suspension with the body/cage off the frame.
I'll follow you, to watch your build for sure. I just finished pulling/rebuilding/installing my eng/trans (M21) in my '74. I can share with you a couple things I learned. 1. the Radiator and Support do not need to be removed as long as everything is pulled off the front of the engine - minus the Harmonic Balancer. 2. I, luckily, found a cherry picker with an extended arm that allowed me to do everything from the nose, because my first attempt (by myself) with a regular cherry picker failed. Just too hard to move sideways. 3. I replaced my engine wiring harness while the bay was empty. Anyway, Eng/trans is back in the car and now I am at the point of converting my ignition to HEI as opposed to the old Points system. I see yours has HEI already - maybe you have information to share on "how to" do that conversion? Best to you!
NICE!! Thanks for the edited clip! I think you've done a good job at what I've seen so far in this 1st episode. The whole front clip cover and the adjustable spreader bar is a good idea. I'm thinking though that I may use a 4 ton come-a-long tied to an overhead beam, then move the car backwards as I'm tilting motor out (I've done this on a '63 SS Impala). I might have to raise the rear as well I'm guessing since it is lower to the ground... or unbolt tranny first.
I just did this recently, you ended up much much much less dirty than I did!!! Fun Channel!
Thanks so much! I did a good bit of cleaning before the big day.
Hey thanks for sharing your channel looking forward to watching this series
Hey dude, thanks for sharing! Wanted to know if there’s more videos coming out? I have an 81’ corvette and I’m trying to swap out the engine and transmission by next year. Wanted to see what other things to look out for or what things you came across while doing your swap. Thanks again!
Yes more videos are coming, I promise. I have documented the entire build, once I have everything edited, I’ll post them up. Thanks for your support. It means a ton.
Good video... Def helpful if I need to pull the engine / trans from my 1980 C3
Thanks I appreciate it! I am in the planning stages of pulling the body off. Stay tuned!
@@OxfordAlley Nice... I'll keep an eye out
Thank you for this! I was under the impression that pulling the engine with the trans wasn't an option on the c3
Hope to see more!
I thought the same until Axemanchad showed me the way! I’m preparing to pull the body off the frame. Stay tuned! Thanks so much for your support
Great video ! Lots of helpful tips I’m 17 & got myself a 81 C3 Vette - planing on swapping my 305 with sum POWER
Good luck! Thanks. It might be awhile before I get to the 396 blueprint install, but stay tuned. Lots more fun coming up before the engine install
There are 8 bolts that hold the birdcage to the frame... makes it a whole lot easier to replace the engine, trans and do the suspension with the body/cage off the frame.
Stay tuned, I end up taking the body off. It’s coming.
super excited to see what you do with the rest of the build! looking at getting a C3 myself
Thanks! Stay tuned! I have a video coming up that will talk about what I’ve learned after 15 years of owning a c3
I'll follow you, to watch your build for sure. I just finished pulling/rebuilding/installing my eng/trans (M21) in my '74. I can share with you a couple things I learned. 1. the Radiator and Support do not need to be removed as long as everything is pulled off the front of the engine - minus the Harmonic Balancer. 2. I, luckily, found a cherry picker with an extended arm that allowed me to do everything from the nose, because my first attempt (by myself) with a regular cherry picker failed. Just too hard to move sideways. 3. I replaced my engine wiring harness while the bay was empty. Anyway, Eng/trans is back in the car and now I am at the point of converting my ignition to HEI as opposed to the old Points system. I see yours has HEI already - maybe you have information to share on "how to" do that conversion? Best to you!
Use a hydraulic brake system you will like that breaking is much better it works off of your power steering pump
Great explanation and fun process! Love the pace you kept up with video and comments! Can't wait to see your progress!
NICE!!
Thanks for the edited clip! I think you've done a good job at what I've seen so far in this 1st episode.
The whole front clip cover and the adjustable spreader bar is a good idea.
I'm thinking though that I may use a 4 ton come-a-long tied to an overhead beam, then move the car backwards as I'm tilting motor out (I've done this on a '63 SS Impala). I might have to raise the rear as well I'm guessing since it is lower to the ground... or unbolt tranny first.
That should work! It’s not a bad job. The leveler I used worked great!! If you happen to get one, I left the link to mine in the description.
What is the paint on this car?
Where did you get that femder cover?
I believe it was from zip 👍
Can u help me do mine
Happy to help anyway I can!
Are you by chance in Oxford, MI?
I am not… a different alley. Thanks for watching!