Install engine from top or bottom?

What do you guys have to say? Done them from the top, never from the bottom. I can see from how the bottom would make for a more "elegant" job, but it is worth the hassle building a dolly, dealing with the suspension, etc? During mock up I did it all myself with transmission attached. Block was bare with heads and intake to test header fit. But now the car is painted.

383/mopar performance covers/TTI headers/4-speed/alterktion front end.

Otherwise, I will need to install the engine and the trans separate if going in from the top. I might be able to install them together, but would likely need to remove the acessories off the engine (might be a good idea anyway... I know..)

Any tips for a bottom install?

Thanks.

Up untill my compleat "car" rebuild, I've never put one in from the bottom. Got damn good at doing it from the top, by myself, in a short time. But after putting it in from the bottom, I must say, it was a lot easier. Would I do it if I hadn't done the whole car over, I doubt it. But it was easier.
Good luck,

Ive heard that its easier from the bottom but then you need an alignment, and what about the brakes they would need to be bled.

It's so much easier to do it from the bottom. I don't do it any other way.

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Ive heard that its easier from the bottom but then you need an alignment, and what about the brakes they would need to be bled.

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Done one (just one) each way. Never from the top again. Much easier and much more controlled from the bottom - even single-handed. As far as suspension is concerned; yes, an alignment is probably recommended. Brake bleeding is optional - I removed my calipers from spindles, but left them attached to brake hoses and hanging from coat hangers in wheel well. So, no, brake bleeding is not required.

Also, hood can stay on, if you've already got your fenders, doors, and hood aligned. Front bumper is optional, depending on what method you use to lift the front end. Been discussed here many times...