First Motor Swap ever
I'm with 'the nasty' on this. Last one I pulled, I did from the bottom. Easy as pie. If you're just swapping the motor, might be about the same to do it from above.
Assuming it's an auto trans:
Torque Converter bolts
Exhaust
engine-to-trans bolts
radiator
throttle linkage/kickdown
wiring
hook up the hoist
motor mount bolts
and she's in your lap.
I'm sure I skipped something. You'll find it when you snap it off with the hoist!!