>I know that one of the ways Tiger engines are removed is to unbolt the four
>cross member bolts, unbolt the back of the transmission from the chassis,
>and lift the body up, leaving the cross member, engine and transmission on
>the ground to be rolled out. Is there any reason why this cannot be done
>on the Alpine? Is there any reason why it should not be done? Since I am
>contemplating swapping my entire front end, engine and trans into a
>different body, this sure sounds like a good way to go.
I see no reason that the basic engine could not fit through that space, but the engine support bracket "motor mount bracket" would have to be removed, which is just a much trouble as removing the components to pull the engine through the hood.
Jarrid Gross