Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate

DIAPERMAN · 11-23-2007, 08:57 PM

looking for a motor plate designed to pull a LT 1 out of a 1997 Camaro thanks

FED 387 · 11-24-2007, 11:22 AM

Look at ebay item 230195365220---Will this work???? Comp 387

Chuck Norton · 11-24-2007, 12:11 PM

That e-bay item is for an LS1. It won't work on an LT1. Do a search for "Happy Hooker." In addition to a possible link to some good-time girls, you'll eventually find a reference to a device that bolts to the fuel rail bosses on top of the LT1 manifold. I've never used one of those myself but I've been told that they work very well.

Good luck

Chuck Norton · 11-24-2007, 12:20 PM

On second thought, before this thread deteriorates entirely, check the following URL:

http://tpis.com/index.php?module=cat...y=Happy+Hooker

FED 387 · 11-24-2007, 06:11 PM

Try TPI Specialties
Website tpis.com
Address 4255 creek rd
Chaska, MN 55318
Tel 952-448-6021
Fax 952-448-7230
Lotsa nea t stuff there---Sell the engine plate for $49.95

Also on ebay item 270135625201 looks just like the other item I told you about but with a few more holes in it---Comp 387

Rich Biebel · 11-24-2007, 08:19 PM

I used a home made setup. A square piece of stock about 1" by 1" and wider than the engine, crosswise. 4 chains attached to the ends and I bolted the chains to the 4 corner exhaust header holes. I use this same setup on any engine with a real tall t-ram style intake. I attached it as tight to my engine hoist as I could get it and also added an extension to my hoist. Had to add weight to the back of the hoist to act as a counterweight. The holes in the intake for the fuel rails are very small.....The plate would be easier but I used what I had and it worked fine. I removed all the stuff on the front of the engine.....water pump - housing, dist. cap and balancer.

DIAPERMAN · 11-26-2007, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys this should help

11-23-2007, 08:57 PM	#1
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate looking for a motor plate designed to pull a LT 1 out of a 1997 Camaro thanks

11-24-2007, 11:22 AM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,400 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate Look at ebay item 230195365220---Will this work???? Comp 387

11-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 472 Likes: 92 Liked 76 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate That e-bay item is for an LS1. It won't work on an LT1. Do a search for "Happy Hooker." In addition to a possible link to some good-time girls, you'll eventually find a reference to a device that bolts to the fuel rail bosses on top of the LT1 manifold. I've never used one of those myself but I've been told that they work very well. Good luck

11-24-2007, 12:20 PM	#4
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 472 Likes: 92 Liked 76 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate On second thought, before this thread deteriorates entirely, check the following URL: http://tpis.com/index.php?module=cat...y=Happy+Hooker

11-24-2007, 06:11 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,400 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate Try TPI Specialties Website tpis.com Address 4255 creek rd Chaska, MN 55318 Tel 952-448-6021 Fax 952-448-7230 Lotsa nea t stuff there---Sell the engine plate for $49.95 Also on ebay item 270135625201 looks just like the other item I told you about but with a few more holes in it---Comp 387

11-24-2007, 08:19 PM	#6
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,312 Likes: 25 Liked 543 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate I used a home made setup. A square piece of stock about 1" by 1" and wider than the engine, crosswise. 4 chains attached to the ends and I bolted the chains to the 4 corner exhaust header holes. I use this same setup on any engine with a real tall t-ram style intake. I attached it as tight to my engine hoist as I could get it and also added an extension to my hoist. Had to add weight to the back of the hoist to act as a counterweight. The holes in the intake for the fuel rails are very small.....The plate would be easier but I used what I had and it worked fine. I removed all the stuff on the front of the engine.....water pump - housing, dist. cap and balancer. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

11-26-2007, 09:29 AM	#7
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Lt 1 Motor Lift Plate Thanks guys this should help