AMC engine swap
05-27-2006, 08:37 PM
#121
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Re: AMC engine swap
Hi Mike,
Stock '72 Javelin:
http://www.dragtimes.com/AMC-Javelin-Timeslip-6106.html Quarter mile
10.4 ET, 130 MPH. Before all this SMOG, Chevron sold 105 octane, and the
manufactures actually reported less HP for class and insurance reasons.
http://www.----------.com/amchpchart.jpg If you want horsepower,
blueprint an engine to match a factory experimentals sold to the public
in the sixties.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Mike Romain wrote:
>
> They had a 401 that hauled *** didn't they? That is the transplant I
> was thinking about. The Javelin or AMX had it too. If you are going to
> go V8, well.... The AMC V8's were all the same block I think. The 360
> was a pretty common one for the old big Jeeps too I think.
>
> Now that 401 would sure make a sleeper.....
>
> Mike
Stock '72 Javelin:
http://www.dragtimes.com/AMC-Javelin-Timeslip-6106.html Quarter mile
10.4 ET, 130 MPH. Before all this SMOG, Chevron sold 105 octane, and the
manufactures actually reported less HP for class and insurance reasons.
http://www.----------.com/amchpchart.jpg If you want horsepower,
blueprint an engine to match a factory experimentals sold to the public
in the sixties.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> They had a 401 that hauled *** didn't they? That is the transplant I
> was thinking about. The Javelin or AMX had it too. If you are going to
> go V8, well.... The AMC V8's were all the same block I think. The 360
> was a pretty common one for the old big Jeeps too I think.
>
> Now that 401 would sure make a sleeper.....
>
> Mike
05-27-2006, 08:56 PM
#122
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Re: AMC engine swap
It was difficult to fool anyone with my friends Nova:
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/chevyII.jpg
billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
05-27-2006, 08:56 PM
#123
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Re: AMC engine swap
It was difficult to fool anyone with my friends Nova:
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/chevyII.jpg
billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/chevyII.jpg
billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
05-27-2006, 08:56 PM
#124
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Re: AMC engine swap
It was difficult to fool anyone with my friends Nova:
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/chevyII.jpg
billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
http://www.----------.com/temp/daveNova.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/chevyII.jpg
billy ray wrote:
>
> When I was taking auto-shop in high school we had a class project where
> Johnny Fischer stuffed a 396 into his Nova.
>
> Then we went to the junkyard and got 307 badges for the nose.
>
> A couple months of street racing in the valley paid for the engine.
>
> Yes, all the AMC V-8s used the same block so you could easily transplant a
> wrecked police 390 or 401 into your Pacer and have fun at the drag strip...
05-28-2006, 02:36 PM
#125
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Re: AMC engine swap
Johnny U wrote:
>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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05-28-2006, 02:36 PM
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Johnny U wrote:
>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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05-28-2006, 02:36 PM
#127
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Re: AMC engine swap
Johnny U wrote:
>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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>Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
>the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
>friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
>cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
>its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
>and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
>friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
>to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
>power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
>to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
>done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
>junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to
do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you
guys have been great Thanks again John
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06-10-2006, 09:28 PM
#128
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Re: AMC engine swap
If you are anywhere near Connecticut I've got a rebuildable 232,
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.
06-10-2006, 09:28 PM
#129
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Re: AMC engine swap
If you are anywhere near Connecticut I've got a rebuildable 232,
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.
06-10-2006, 09:28 PM
#130
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Re: AMC engine swap
If you are anywhere near Connecticut I've got a rebuildable 232,
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.
complete from fan to flywheel and Valve cover to oil pan plug, that you
can have for free.
Johnny U wrote:
> Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232
> the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places our
> friend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a larger
> cargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I think
> its time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problem
> and I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now a
> friend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engine
> to find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit more
> power. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I were
> to put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have never
> done anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are not
> junking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time
--
This website supports what I thought would be true, So It Must Be
(tm).” David Winsemius willingly creates an anti-motto at room
temperature in AFU Labs.