Re: 304/290/200R4

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On May 5, 2005 Frank Swygert wrote:

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> If mileage is the primary concern I'd stick with the lighter car -- the American. But I don't think I'd build a V-8 either. 

The 4.0 would probably be a great choice, maybe a better one, especially considering you could find a doner with the OD trans and EFI already set up, but, I sure like the look of a AMC V8 under the hood!  I still think you could get great gas mileage from the 290/304 engine properly set up.  Another consideration is the length of the 4.0 in the '65 American.  They'll fit, but it's tight up front and I wouldn't sacrifice AC and PS to squeeze it in there.  The V8 sits in there nice.

Jim Boone
Mims, FL

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