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How hard is it to do a top swap when the engine is in the car and where is the diff on the trans and how do you replace it for the top swap?
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It'* a bit involved but very doable. Pull everything off the top, intake, heads. New heads go one, then intake. It will be a little tight putting the tensioners and pulleys on, but can be done. The harmonic balancer can be done threw the wheel well. Remove anything that you can from the engine compartment, battery, fluid bottles, etc.
The diff is on the passenger side of the car right on the end of the transmission. You will see the diff cover right where the axle connects.
The diff is on the passenger side of the car right on the end of the transmission. You will see the diff cover right where the axle connects.
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ok, um, the pulleys for the charger belt is what im concerned about with putting them on with the engine in the car still. Will there be enough space?
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so with all equipment and everything at hand it should only take maybe a good days work installing and not counting pcm programming? Whatabout my suspension, would i need something stronger there?
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