Re: [AMC-List] Blasphemy

[Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Theres already a Javelin going together in Vegas with a Hemi in it.
It's posted over on the AMCForums. I think you can find it under projects.
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Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


---- Jim Boone <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Non-AMC powered cars has been and still is a subject that brings out very 
> vocal opinions.  It's been discussed here on the list at length at different 
> times, usually with great debate.  AMO a couple of yrs ago finally voted in 
> a non-AMC powered class for shows.
> 
> I have always been of the opinion that there really is no good-enough reason 
> to put a Cheby engine (the usual choice) in your AMC (or Ford, Mopar, etc).  
> There are still plenty of good engines - esp. 360's - out there that can be 
> configured to make good power reasonably to satisfy most needs.
> 
> Now, that being said, it's hard to argue when you go to a car show/large 
> swap meet, and you see trailer loads of wreck/take out LS1 engines+OD trans 
> that make good power, are very reasonably priced, and require little to put 
> in other than figuring out the mounts and how to hook the computer up with 
> the appropriate sensors.
> 
> With that in mind, I saw something this weekend at the Daytona Turkey Rod 
> Run that I think is a great alternative to using GM power.  Use a late model 
> Hemi!  I saw a 4000 mile 5.7L engine+auto trans w/computer/sensors/wiring 
> for about $3K.  At least it's in the family, or you can make that argument 
> anyway.  Plus, that's in the range of what it would take to build a good AMC 
> engine at today's prices.
> 
> The Mopar Hemi's are getting plentiful in the junkyard - at least the 5.7's. 
>   The 6.1L - 425 HP versions are still scarce and pricey, but for a driver, 
> the smaller one would surely liven up an American.  It would offer power, 
> reliability, driveability, and wouldn't be a GM!  So, if you must do a swap, 
> then think about using this combo.
> 
> Just a thought from my overactive mind...
> 
> Jim Boone
> Mims, FL
> 
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