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Frank
2-V 360s ( and 4-vs) I pulled were running junk yard dogs for daily driver
Javelins, no 1/4 burners. I agree, as I too have stated the 4.0 swap as
"quick and easy". and for an 6cyl equipped AMC, this would be a excellent
swap.
Andre " A.J." Jacobs, web page http://southtexasamc.tripod.com (830)-980-3165 , akjamc@xxxxxxxx Owner & Proprietor, South Texas AMC Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:33:59 -0500
From: farna@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: 360 vs 4.0 To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <ADVANCES62yfyz5b6KZ000000a1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> I'm comparing more with driving around, you guys are focusing more on performance. I have noticed that the 360 revs a lot quicker than the 4.0L -- that's the only drawback to using it for a tire burner. The stock EFI isn't real responsive to flooring it right from the start -- there's 1/4 second lag in response. Take it a little easier -- don't slap the pedal down but be a bit more controlled about it -- and it's not as noticeable. I'm not sure if it's the EFI, the long stroke of the engine, or the auto trans, actually. Can't tell. But there's a definite slight lag in mine. Bear in mind I'm running a 4.6L stroker with a Renix system, so all that has some impact. But running either stock 4.0L (88 Renix) or 4.6L (same engine, bigger injectors and 258 crank/rods, dished 4.0L pistons) with a stick and 3.31 gears, burning the tires off was easy -- with a one-legger anyway. It would actually spin both tires for about a foot then the left one would stop spinning. With the auto and ! 3.55 limited slip, it will only burn the tires if there is something on the road to let it slip a little first (water, sand, etc.). Kind of disappointing, but then I've out run stock V-8s from a standing start. What I think was a 305 Camaro (could have been a tired 350), and a Dodge Ram w/360 (lifted with 30-32" tires though). That Ram guy was a little miffed when he saw the 4.0L six (hadn't stroked it yet). For all out performance you can do so much more with a 360, that's true. The 4.0L won't put out much more because it's already near its peak efficiency, the 360 has LOTS of room for improvement. But if you just want a bit more power, and thinking a stock 360 swap, the 4.0L EFI will be a much better choice -- unless you plan on adding a lot more to the 360 later. If the car is to be a daily driver, I wouldn't even consider a 360. Parts aren't to hard to find, but gas might be! |
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