Engine install advice?

[fizz]

I am going to lift my car and install engine and trans on k frame. Should I have steering box off, looks tight to frame. I assume install headers after, or maybe some time during the process. Any other advise?

[garner7555]

I personally would attempt to install the headers and steering box before installing the k-frame assembly.   These are not the easiest to install in the car.      

[Dino]

Do you have the option to raise the car high enough to install the whole package from below?

[myk]

Why are you choosing to go in from the bottom?

[Dino]

Duh, I missed the part about the K frame.

Easiest way to do it Myk, install everything on the K frame and raise it up, just as they did in the factory.  Never done that with headers though.

[myk]

I see.  Wow you'd have to lift the car up pretty high though...

[garner7555]

I pulled mine out this way with the headers still on and it was easy.  You need the engine and k-frame on something with casters so you can position it exactly as you lower the car.      

[fizz]

I have a couple options. Can borrow a buddies side lift but think this might be a pain because car would move sideways as lift goes up or down. Or I can bring it to our shop where we have a 2 post lift. I thought it would be a good idea to build a cart on casters to support the engine, trans assembly.  If headers and steering box can be on engine, it seems like it would be easier. TTI headers.