I don't want to be "virgin of the Month" so I'll ask here

[DrSmith]

I am looking at a built small block for an 06 gt, so I don't have to worry about blowing the engine with a super charger. I have done my share of car repairs, almost all on older british cars. I have replaced many engines and trannys, and rewired those cars. How hard is it for a weekend mechanic to put together an engine, if I have someone build the small block? On the british cars I removed the engines and trannys with a block and tackle on a chain, but the "newest" car I worked on would have been a 1974 mg midget.
Is this possible for me and some mechanically savy friends to do? I spoke with a mechanic and was told that just the engine removal was an 8 hour job! I do have access to a garage with a lift and all, but would rather set up here at home.
I have not even looked here in maine for a shop to do the work, just spoke with a local ford service on putting in a super charger. I would so love to do this work myself, just get a small block...how much else would I need, (besides the supercharger)?
Many thanks,
Doc

 

[retfr8flyr]

You can certainly do it in your garage with an engine hoist. My engine was removed and replaced in a home garage without the benefit of a lift. As far as building the engine, if you are getting a built shortblock then assembling the heads and the rest for the install is just basic mechanic skills. I would say go for it and save some money.


Earl

 

[TBrad]

This will come in handy...

S197 Ford Service Manuals

 

[Steel]

I bought the chilton manual for the stang and is very helpful for the home mechanic . Some tips are really valuable !

Just my 02

Steel

 

[06bluegt]

it is very possible sometimes think of different ways to pull the engine to make it easier...on my friends lt1 we pulled the enigne out with no lift...we just un bbolted the kmember with wth front suspenion still attached and rolled it right out....ask around there are guys who have found short cuts and easier ways...i havent pulled one out of a s197 but i hope i will b soon...

 

[DrSmith]

Thanks for all your help, especially the service manuals! I'll let you know how it turns out. If I can score a good deal on a new truck, this will be put off.
Thanks,
Doc