If you only plan to yank the engine, out the top by itself. If you are going to go through the trans like you said, take both at once. I find it pretty easy with a leveler and unbolting the MC from the booster (leaving it connected to the flex hoses and moving it a little for clearance.

Once the assembly is off the mounts, bring the passenger side up all the way and you should be able to guide it out relatively easy. FWIW I do them by myself.