Re: Cobra engine into AMX

[reflexr@xxxxxxxxxxx]

This was about the extreme I expected, and though it is harsh, I accept that what you say here must be true, and good luck with your project Grexus.;>) Just Kidding... Anyway I guess I left out some info, and I appreciate the encouraging responses as well as those that were critical of my choices. So here it is:
I love AMC engines, and imagine the AMC combo I could put together for the $5-6000 I'd get for the 32v DOHC drivetrain, and seats, rims, etc. But I want to try something different. I love the styling of the AMX, and I love the sound that 32 valver makes at 6800 RPM! The AMX rear has a 3.73 twin grip, with a couple of magnum 500's and some plain steel(2 and 2) rims, and the interior is IN the car. Oh, and it has a racing history(this'll be good). I have the complete 2001 Cobra, DOHC 32v 281 cid, that can be bored and stroked to 304 cubes! It is a marvel of modern engine technology, and I own it, it is assembled, and only has 7500 miles on it. Not that building and AMC is tough, I have done it, and to me few things top the stump pulling torque of a Rambler blue 360(my personal fave). I had one in my 69 AMX. I love the technology, and am a huge fan of Formula One. I like the idea of merging two different manufacturers for a combination that satisfies both needs(wants, desires).!
  I plan on stroking the 4.6 and bumping up the cams to a higher lift, the heads are awesome already. Change to larger injectors, throttle body, and MAF, with long-tube headers, about 400 whp. Not to shabby, eh? Yes it could as easily be done with AMC stuff for, I believe, less than the cash I'd get for the FoMoCo bits. Although I was unaware of a coil-over kit, need more info on that for the Jav project. I just want to use this engine as it sounds awesome, and I love the technology of it.

Joey





On January 6, 2005 mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Yes i hate to agree but everyones right,AMC motors are junk and the bodies are only good for big 3 swaps i'm shopping for a lexus V8 for my gremlin you know cuz an AMC V8 is soo expensive alls i need now is the computer the 5000 feet of wiring about 40K the lexus V8/trans its irs abcdefg tt100k400-3 rear and i'll have a real scooter please forgive my sarcasm as i have a bad sinus infection and this cheerful non amc motor swap talk has me ready to smash my keyboard and being an asshole this morning is venting my rage :)
>  have a nice day and AMGMCya
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> Bart
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