putting EJ22 into Brat - Should I attach gearbox to engine first?

[sossie07]

Hi all, 

A beginners question...

I'm putting an EJ22 into a Subaru Brat/Brumby. I'm using the original manual Brat gearbox and an adaptor plate and 2" lift kit from Subarino.

I have very basic tools at home, I can borrow an engine crane/hoist. 

My question is, is it easier to mount the gearbox to the engine and put the engine and gearbox in at the same time (I guess take the gearbox mount out first, and put it in after the engine/box is in), or put the gearbox in first and then the engine?

Thanks all, Simon

 

[bushytails]

I've always done gearbox first, then engine.  I haven't tried doing them together.  You'd need to lower them in pretty much vertical with the car way up in the air, I'd think.