[SYTY] Engine / Trans Installation

[L1D2B@aol.com]

Hey SyTy Guys - I posted this to the GN & TTA Lists, and want to ask the same Q

Questions were raised a few years ago on the GN & TTA lists about whether U could install a GN engine and 200-4R Trans bolted together first. That is a hell of alot easier - I just installed a Trans under the car by myself and this was a real war. I will never do it by myself again ! 

Anyway, Frank Weeks and I just installed his 3.8 L w 200-4R attached into his TTA. No problemo - slide right in w the adjustable load leveler on the hitch ! I measured the distance from the back of the firewall to the back of the radiator on my GN and his TTA. The measurements were as follows :
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GN - ~ 40"         TTA - ~ 37         Typhoon - ~ 33-34"

So, I submit that it should be no problem bolting together the engine and trans on a GN or TTA and installing them at one time. This assumes of course that U have an adjustable load leveler attachment between the lift and the engine. These R available at Harbor freight for ~ $50-80. - well worth it - or rent one. 

Now the Sy/Ty engine compartment is indeed shallower than the TTA one by 3-4". So, I will pose the Q to U guys also - Has anyone installed the engine and trans together on a Sy/Ty ? I would imagine that U would leave off the Transfer Case section.

Lynn D.Brown
Lake Charles, LA
and Orange Co, CA
'87 GN - running - 12.2 on 5 Cyl.
'89 TTA - 12.8 best
'93 Typhoon,threw rod-Rebuild Time