Re: [AMC-list] new amc's

[Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The carb intake won't work with MPFI but it will with TBI from a GM. As for harness, if you have a std trans or 9XX auto (or 727) you want one from an XJ with std trans. ('91 to '95 are the "best" years for simplicity for HO. The '87 - 90 Renix requires under dash wiring done for the computer which isn't weatherproof)
   You want the 4.0L flywheel/flexplate IF you are using std trans or AW4. The 9xx and 727 will punch the converter pump with the AW4 plate. You can get a harmonic balancer CPS kit and run the Eagle stuff stock. The Eagle trans also doesn't have the hole for the CPS mount. (but it's doable)

Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10

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It works well with a carb too!
 
that was my next question. would the intake thats on the 258 right now work? i dont even know exactly what all i need to build a 4.6 motor. would be awsome if i have all i need, but im sure i need to buy alot of spendy stuff. custom pistons? i know i have heard people talking about pistons being hard to find. isnt the 4.6 something like using the 4.0 block, bored out, and 258 crank/rods/pistons? the 4 speed thats in the eagle now, would it be ok with the 4.6? it wont be a "hotrod" just a winter driver. my little '03 peon wont go in the snow if its deeper than 3", and my big 4x4 truck gets 8mpg. 2' of snow is the norm. if the intake on the '82 258 will work on the 4.0 head, and just a little bore work to build a 4.6, i will jump all over it. i know frank and mark have 4.6 or have had them. please let me know how to build one. 
 
o ya, how hard and spendy is it to find a good wire harness and computer? 
 
dave stohler
 
i was reefing hard on the drive shaft yoke on the rearend of the eagle. it felt normal. i was able to move the car. so IF there is something wrong with it, im thinking hub also. but, heres the deal. guys buddy had a wagon with "broke" axle. buddy was going to swap axles. it looks to me like the buddy STARTED to pull the axle. the ubolts dont look like they have ever been off. spring shackle bolts dont look ever touched. im HOPING the guy started, but gave up on the axle swap and its just fine. 
 
another question with the 4.0. would the flywheel off the 258 work on the 4.0? im thinking not. i probably got to get a 4.0 manual flywheel? will the clutch off the 258 work on a 4.0 flywheel if i got to change it? (im thinking i have a lot of work ahead of me)
 
 		 	   		  
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