Engine swap???

**johnnieh06** · 07-26-2014

Will the engine cradle from a 00 grand prix work in my 04?

**REDCRAPGP** · 07-26-2014

Originally Posted by johnnieh06

Will the engine cradle from a 00 grand prix work in my 04?

Yes but why would you change it over..

Aluminum cradle > steel cradle

**johnnieh06** · 07-26-2014

Cuz my engine is shot. It my only vehicle and I need back on the road asap and I found an engine out of a 00 gp

**REDCRAPGP** · 07-26-2014

You'll still use your cradle..

**johnnieh06** · 07-26-2014

I would if I had more than one day to get swapped but the only day I have off for the next week is tomorrow

**dsmuts** · 07-26-2014

Last motor swap I did took me 4 hours

**johnnieh06** · 07-26-2014

This will be my very first one I'm gonna keep the cradle out of the 04 to potentially put back in later but I'm just looking for the easiest route

**dsmuts** · 07-26-2014

Just use your cradle. Pull the motor from the top

**johnnieh06** · 07-26-2014

I'm not 100 percent sure on which method I'm going with. I'm gonna be the wrench and my step dad is gonna guide me thru it

**dsmuts** · 07-26-2014

Much easier out the top. Less stuff to unhook and possibly break

**BillBoost37** · 07-28-2014

If you search on my name and "ea sy" without the space, there's a step by step, with tools needed for each step etc. I thought it was a good start, and have gotten feedback that if you follow the steps and cross them off as you go.. you'll have no real issues.

Taking a cradle out is about an extra 6-10 bolts etc that you don't need to mess with. Why do more work than needed, you are on a schedule.