thanks to everyone that helped with the emmissions removal! especially to kevin and the others that replied to my post.

the new (used) motor went in today... which i have never done before, so thank you to everyone for helping me with write ups and little bits of advice.

the only issues are a dead battery (was dead before)... and a minor oil leak (@rear iron oil cooler hose)... but what else is new, ive never had one NOT leak in that place. maybe i need to take an impact wrench to it. lol

thanks again everyone!!