Time to install an engine and trans

[Detroit Bill]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

If you contact me I can forward the Superformance Install Manual and a list of needed parts. A read through this will answer your questions on procedure and degree of difficulty. We also have some "tips" that our installers and customers have come across over the years that we can provide.

No special tools are needed, but some can help, i.e. a set for installing Airquip type hose ends will save time and reduce the stainless steel finger punctures so common when working with this material.

Theoretically you can do an complete build out in eight hours.....in the real world not so much. Figure 20-24 hours not counting hardware store trips, beer breaks, etc. If you have EVERYTHING you need sitting next to the chassis it goes fast but in our experience this NEVER happens! You will lose a nut, need a fitting that the engine supplier did not provide, etc. so plan on some trips for parts. And then you need to have the alignment set unless you are equipped to do this.

Again, call or email for this documentation.

Rick


We can supply a fitted install blanket for use to our customers for installs, so far it has been used many times!

Rick I got the manual, thanks it cleared up the known. There is some work there but nothing very difficult. I could see it could be done in 8 hours but I think I would take my time running all the wires and hoses.

Honestly with a car like this installing the drivetrain will give you the knowledge needed to maintain it in the future.

Truthfully I hope to find a newer used FE big block. If it becomes a passion I can sell it and build the car exactly how I want it having the knowledge to do it right.