{quote] Hello AMC people! Here I am again asking advise on yet another idea on a powertrain swap for my beloved little red 'vert. The thought of cutting up the engine bay on this car to put in a 290 really makes me cringe. Especially after seeing a couple examples on ebay. So my thoughts are now leaning toward a 258 or a 232, because it has to be an AMC. I have so far kept the car period correct, but not totally original. The car is just to nice to be sporting the 196 ohv. There is no aftermarket for it and not much potential. I already have a T14 to hook it up to. Also is there any difference in bell pattern up to '85or '86? THANK YOU once again, M.Walter redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx ]quote} <> Get a '97 or newer 2WD JEEP cherokee 4.0 engine / auto. trans / ECM & harness & shiftier out of a donor and install the package - you will be glad you did. Shop www.car-parts.com > find who has lo mile offerings, and eMail an offer of around $1,500.00 for the whole shooting match - delivered. You will find a taker in this market. also: NAXJA.org > post a wanted there. the value of the Red vehicle will improve dramatically which helps when you're trading in for that new Chevy Impala later on..... Make a stand for the 196 & T14 in your garage & put Museum Lamps on 'em for effect - buff out that valve cover ...... I like 'period mechanics' as well as the next gear Nasher, buhutt a Red convertible that can go anywhere, service anywhere and run with the Greyhounds is a logical choice. upgrade the front brakes to DISC while your putterin. Between this list and the Strokers list, you'll have little difficulty in completing an up to date 4.O Efi 4spd. Automatic Red convertible 'Classic' that sips gas and swats Hoodoos. Gonna' skin your knuckles regardless - and the end money will be the same. =Bt= milnersXcoupe "The Heretic" _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com