Alright guys haven problems. Im about to buy a 93' EG and start a build up. I have the knowledge, not the location. Can i do everything off of jackstands and basic tools? (pull motor, race supension, prep and paint) I'm having doubts that I can pull it off, i need some reassurance. Anyone?

 

Tools are made for a reason. You can do it right, but without the proper tools, I don't see it happening.

 

did all that but paint....takes time, but its doable...

 

I mean Yah im gonna get a hoist and stand and all other nessisary tools, but it's the lack of a lift.

 

If you live at a house then you have no problem doing everything yourself. If you live in an appartment its a little different due to landlord and space.

All i started with was some random old tools from 1950. When i had enough money i bought my own tools. Just take your time.

 

I've heard of people doing swaps in their apartment parking lots so assuming you have a garage I think you should be fine.

 

i would think that you would be able to ive had to do a couple of mcgyver's when i work on my car sometimes

 

Pulled an engine with 5 guys.... no lift... no hoist.... in under 2 hours....

its deff possible for you.. just take ur time and use the proper tools.....

you can do anything you put your mind to

 

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Theives? LoL J/K.

 

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haha..... no 3 of them work for a honda dealership, one works for an acura dealership.... and me.....

 

Luckly I have a house and resources and plenty of friends and time. David I say that because i think there are some thieven basterds on honda-tech haha.

 

Tell me if you were a car theif you wouldnt be all over these forums lookin for cars to boost. Thats prolly why so many H-T cars are stolen. People are shady.

 

i dropped my motor by myself with a 2X4 and a concrete brick lol. leverage baby

 

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Me & my boys did complete swap in 2hr no hoist no lift 3 of us in my driveway
LS to GS-R & NO we are not theives just done so many & know a few tricks
usually take about 3hr but 2 was our fastest time
tools: 2 3-ton jacks, 2 jack stands, socket wrenches, 10mm 12 14 17 19mm, torque wrench, vice grips, crowbar for leverage, couple spare tires & donuts, couple screw drivers & a dolly
plus we all work together no one was standing there watching

 

So you just hand lifted the engine out of the engine bay? That must have been pretty awkward. It's good to be strong!

 

Get a cheater/breaker bar for that suspension stuff, you will thank me later...

 

did my swap at 3am in my parking lot....
using a 200 piece craftsman set, a 2 ton jack and 2 jackstands.
oh yea, and a few friends. hehe

 

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no i'm pretty sure they lowered teh car as much *** possible, dropped the engine out
then lifted it and slid it out. thats what we did at least. you dont need an engine crane

 

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did my first swap ever like that.... also you can get by swapping a motor with the bare minimum, a hyraulic jack, 10,12,14,17,19,32,flat head, pliers...... ok thats all you need

 

me and my dad pulled my motor in like 3 hours with no lift

 

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no man Honda & acura u drop engine & trans togetther out the bottom
thats the fastest & easiest way

jack up front of car very high & put it on jack stands & drop it from bottom
keep a 2 or 3 ton jack with a donut on it raised up under the eng & trans so it doesnt fall & let it down slooooow.
if u know wat u doin u can get engine & trans out in 20 min

put new eng & trans under then let car down on top of it slowly
usually this is the part that takes the longest

Ive never taken out a honda or Acura engine out from the top, but then ive never taken out just the engine alone always engine & trans 2gether its a lot quicker

 

Many people do it just like that. I've seen many people here in NYC, which there isn't that many garages around, just do it in their alley or on the street right on jackstands, pulling engines, etc...etc...etc...

It just takes will power, and don't get caught if you're not supposed to do it.

 

i would say air tools are a must, pulling the engine shouldnt be to hard if u have an engine lifter, ive seen many many people take engines out without a lift

 

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where do you plan to do this? outside? garage?

not a good idea. rent a paint booth from someone for a couple days.

 

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where do you plan to do this? outside? garage?

not a good idea. rent a paint booth from someone for a couple days.</TD></TR></TABLE>

my cousin paints in his garage & his sh*t comes out lookin like it was stock but he's been painting cars for like 10-12 yrs, he does body work & paints for New car dealers in the area... hes f*ckin GOOD, I got pics of my lude he painted in my sig
also if u check it bump it 4 me im tired of bumpin myself...no one wants a 5 gen automatic

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in all honesty i wouldnt recommend u or anyone paint their own whip unless u got xperience doin it, or unless u dont really care to much about the paint job