Facing in, or out?

Monsterbishi · May 26, 2012

Well, it's almost time for me to start with my T5 swap, but I'm presented with a dilemma, faced only by world leaders and some folk involved in tree pruning.

I've got a single garage - do I put the car facing in, or out for the conversion?

Me007gold · May 26, 2012

I would back in to the garage. It seems like it would be easier that way. More room to work in front of the car

det_riot · May 26, 2012

definitely back it in. you can open the garage door and have room to work

Twista · May 26, 2012

my neigbor has a garage with doors on both ends lol.

330CubeGt · May 26, 2012

Oh shit this is a serious question?

I always pull mine in, I like to work closer to the garage wall to keep away from the hot sun that aways seems to be at the opening of the garage.

Monsterbishi · May 26, 2012

No hot sun issues here at the mo, we're just heading into Winter down this side of the globe!

SoCal_Nick · May 28, 2012

how big is the garage? Back it in, even if theres enough room, it would be better to have more in the front so you can pull out the old trans and into the driveway.

RichV · May 28, 2012

Depends on how you're doing it. If you plan on dropping the trans under the car I don't think it matters. Possition it so you have good room on the sides, and so you can get it high enough to clear the top of the bell.

If you plan pulling the motor/trans out in one shot, the engine hoist needs to roll on concrete, so if your driveway is dirt, don't back it in. Also, make sure your garage door is tall enough for the boom if you back in. I had this happen, 99% done engine was coming out, and the top of the hoist hits the garage door frame without clearance to get the motor out. Now what. lol

OnyxCobra · May 28, 2012

i'm not sure for a trans swap it really matters unless you're using an engine hoist as mentioned. Maybe whichever way allows the doors to open further?