re: AMC Modifying

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "Brien Tourville" <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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" From: <a1977amx@xxxxxxx>
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" I am actually considering a later fuel injection six for the 78, but
" for at least a few years, this car will remain mostly stock.
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" <>  Find a '96 or newer Jeep 4.0 engine with flexplate / bell /
" ECM and harness from a Donor.  You can then obtain a Toyota
" Supra Turbo automatic transmission > which bolts in as it is
" Aisin Mfg'd  as is the JEEP AW4.

alternatively, stick bell/flywheel and '90 +/- turbo supra 5sp...  or
amc bell and cps relocation kit + sr4/t4/t5...

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" The List went full tilt on an 'Ultimate' inline Six > the
" 'Next Generation' for JEEP should they redesign the 
" Inline 4.0 engine.
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" When we finished the brain-storming, we found that
" our 'Dream Team' 4.0 did exist already in the form of
" the GM 'Blue Flame' Vortec 4200 DOHC all aluminum SFI - ECM
" controlled camshafts engine >shifts @ 6,500rpm and
" cranks 275HP _ which can be had from 
" www.car-parts.com 
" for around a Grand > ready to run.

just tried a srch.  best was $2300, 3000 miles away.

btw this engine also uses an aisin-warner 5sp, sibling of the ax15.
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