***DIY ENGINE SWAP***

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

pulling the motor is super easy, takes about 3-5 hours pulling it and about the same for install. Pull it from the front, it'll save quite a bit of hassle, you can also move the AC out of the way without having to evacuate it but make sure you pay attention to it when you pull and install the drive train.

Interesting. How do you manage to leave the AC in place? Do you unbolt the compressor from the engine and split the condenser from the radiator and tuck them to the side?

I have AC evacuation and filling equipment, so I never fretted over disconnecting it.