If you work very slowly and carefully I'm sure it's possible to get it out without damaging anything, but if you are working slowly, I still think you are better off dropping the transmission. Especially If you have two decent size guys.
I'm dropping it this weekend. Ill time it.
Antihero
Putting AMS garbage, and $500 ebay wheels on a Z is like dressing a Victorias Secret model in a Walmart dress and Payless shoes. You're embarrassing yourself.