Re: [Amc-list] 6 cyl. to V8 swap

[Keith Evenson <epd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So what kind of reinforcement would need to be done so I would not  
have trouble with the body twisting?

On Jun 13, 2007, at 2:14 PM, farna@xxxxxxx wrote:

> As Andrew noted, it can be done with factory parts. If the 65  
> American came with a 195.6 engine and not a 232 (it most likely did  
> have the 195.6) it's not hard to make mounts for the V-8 -- the  
> 195.6 mounts directly to the crossmember with no "perches". That  
> makes it easy to make perches from rectangular tubing that bolt on.  
> I did that to put a 4.0L in my 63 Classic (that had a 195.6  
> originally). There is the deal with the torque though. If you're  
> not going to run it hard you should be fine, but can you keep your  
> foot out of it? I know I'd have to "romp" on it every now and then.  
> The body can be reinforced without too much work though.
>
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