has anyone ever done it this way

[SVX92-97]

Just wondering if anyone has ever done an engine and tranny swap this way, with the tranny and engine still connected to each other.

[Crazy_pilot]

Did that with an Outback once. It would be my preferred way to do the job if I had a lift.

[1986nate]

It's definitely less work than only doing one or the other IMO...

[davew833]

I was just talking to Sunvalleyray about doing it this way the other day. I didn't believe it would be easier when he told me, but it sure looks easier from the picture.

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by davew833

I was just talking to Sunvalleyray about doing it this way the other day. I didn't believe it would be easier when he told me, but it sure looks easier from the picture.

Taking out the whole subframe wouldn't necessarily be easier. I wouldn't do the whole chunk for swapping unless other associated parts were also junk in my car and better in another. I drop out subframes on all of the SVXi that I've parted.

I just thought he meant pulling the engine and trans mated together vs pulling them independantly.