Re: AMC 4-cylinder in a Spirit (Revisited)

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Marketing. You don't want to be the only one without a six when everyone else has one. It may only "look good on paper", but it looks good. Back in the 50s those without V-8s suffered for the same reason. I do agree though, the AMC 2.5 is a better engine than the early 2.8L V-6. The last year AMC used them in Jeeps they were at least improved, but the EFI models are the only ones worth a second look. If I had a cherokee with a V-6 (86 only!) I'd look into adding the EFI from a later Camaro to it. At least it would be worth having then! 

On September 29, 2005 andrew hay wrote:

> i thought that too.  2.8 vs. 2.5?  the six would be smoother but
> they're too close to have any other noticeable difference.
> 
> i never understood why amc/jeep bothered.  now if they'd picked the
> buick 231...


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