Weight og the VQ
09-11-2006, 12:09 PM
#7
VQ30 is about 340lbs, that's the longblock and intake manifold but no accessories like alternator, etc. VQ35 is about 315lbs. Take 3 guys, with two guys you'd each be lifting about 170lbs, not fun.
09-11-2006, 12:17 PM
#9
its going to be tough with two guys, it was 3 of us and we carried a 3.5 from the bed of a pickup to the floor and it was not easy! lol. also depends how strong yall are. it was 3 of us skinnie lol. so if you got two big ****'s then u should be fine. just take a 3rd guy, make life easier.
09-11-2006, 12:48 PM
#13
I bought an extra motor fully dressed and unloaded it in my garage from my truck buy myself using plywood and scraps of carpet on a pallet.Almost had a hernia! I scooted it around the garage without to much trouble so 2 guys shouldn't have any trouble picking one up to put in your truck.
i put it on the engine stand from the van alone 
09-11-2006, 04:26 PM
#17
2 guys is doable, I am 19 and not that big. A friend and I lifted my de-k up from the ground and put it in tha van..he was bigger than I and could deffinately lift a lot more than me but we both got it up evenly. I dont think a third person is necessary unless you are worried you might hurt yourself..because it was kinda tough, but not as bad as you think. I thought there was NOO way but we did it! GL keep your back strait like a dead lift, lift with your legs NOT your back! 
09-11-2006, 04:40 PM
#18
To add to whats been said:
two can lift a 3.0 but it will be a little bit of a strain but do-able with coordinated team work.
Three makes it feel a lot easier.
just the 3.0 block with crank is still pretty heavy but definately one man work.
I lifted a 3.0 out of my moms Pathfinder. . . wasnt fun but did it. . . and drop it from about an inch off the ground to dent the oil pan (lower).
two can lift a 3.0 but it will be a little bit of a strain but do-able with coordinated team work.
Three makes it feel a lot easier.
just the 3.0 block with crank is still pretty heavy but definately one man work.
I lifted a 3.0 out of my moms Pathfinder. . . wasnt fun but did it. . . and drop it from about an inch off the ground to dent the oil pan (lower).
hahaha
09-12-2006, 04:18 AM
#24
I am going to completely inspect the 5k long block to make sure its ok...they have been sitting for a while....comeplete it with whatever it needs from the 95k complete motor .....and hopfully by next spring put a 5k motor in my car.....but over the winter things will be powdercoated and cleaned...then parting our whatever I dont want to keep
09-12-2006, 12:28 PM
#26
I did it by myself: had enough maturity and intelligence to borrow a breakdown hoist.
With just 2 guys, you could-
1. get a hernia;
2. end up with a life-long bad back;
3. have it slip from your hands and drop it (onto your foot!); or
4. succeed.
The voice of experience and wisdom says, "Be smart - Avoid the risk."
With just 2 guys, you could-
1. get a hernia;
2. end up with a life-long bad back;
3. have it slip from your hands and drop it (onto your foot!); or
4. succeed.
The voice of experience and wisdom says, "Be smart - Avoid the risk."
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