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Originally Posted by mfuller
The motor is not that big; you can fit it inside the Trailblazer just fine.
Is is a bit heavy though, especially considering the cast-iron block. About 400lbs. fully dressed.
You'll need some wood blocks to sit it on, and obviously a tarp or something so you don't leak any oil/other fluids and run the Trailblazer. I'd highly suggest an engine stand if you are planning on disassembling the motor.
This gives you an idea of the size (the accessories are missing, of course - alternator, power steering pump, AC compressor, and a few idler pulleys):
And here's an old one just sitting on a couple of wood blocks on the garage floor:
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Lifting the entire engine assembly with those weak ass 10 mm middle intake bolts threaded into aluminum seems like a horrible idea.