AMC 2.5 (NOT iron Duke 2.5) Expert Advice needed

[Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>]

I thought that someone mentioned that the AMC/Jeep 2.5
(based on the 258) had a GM pattern Bellhousing.  So,
here's the situ...

I was going to replace the Iron Duke in my Kammback
with a 258/4.0 head/T5/2 spd TC.  However, I have come
across a F.I. 2.5 4 cyl CHero wrecked.  

Will this Jeep 2.5 fit bolt up to the current 4 spd in
the car?  I am sure that some fabrication will be
needed in the way of making it work with the engine
crossmember, but I can handle that.  

Will the clutch plate work?  I guess the throwout
assmbly will work if it does.  

What I REALLY would like to do would be to put the FI
Jeep 2.5 with the T5 since this vehicle has 3.54's and
full time 4WD.  However, I don't guess the GM pattern
bellhousing would allow the T5 to be bolted up would
it?  It is a T5 from an SX4.  

I know some of you are thinking "screw this and go
with the six" however, with Gas prices as a
consideration I think this would be a cool combo.  The
2.5 would have ample power for the Kammback
considering it's light weight compared to the CHero. 
And light weight vehicles can do really well off-road.
 (you ever watcht the Samurai's blitz the trails?)

Additionally there are a lot of aftermarket mods
available for these from Borla Stainless exhaust stuff
to Supercharger kits (LONG LIVE JEEP!)  

Your educated opinnions are appreciated, 

Have a great Christmas Season, 

Jesse
11 AMC's and FSJ's near Spfld, MO


		
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