Re: [Amc-list] Looking for parts & advice.

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" Is the 4.0 liter really that much "better" than the 258?  Would anyone 
" in "normal" driving even notice?  For instance, I have a Howell EFI 
" setup (not installed yet) so someday the BBD setup will be a nice 
" conversation piece in my workshop, with the EFI setup would there be 
" much if any real difference between the two engines, performance or 
" economy wise?  I have a relatively low mileage engine for the year and 
" don't see any reason why I'd want to swap it for a 4.0 for regular duty 
" just putting around town and going to shows.  If there is a thread that 
" has discussed this already... please point the way!

dunno about the howell, but the 258 with the mopar efi kit was rated
160-170 hp.  that makes the jump to 4.0 power a lot smaller and the
4.0's cam doesn't have the low-rpm power the 258's does.

if you needed a new engine the 4.0 would be a reasonable choice, but i
don't think it'd be worth scrapping what you already have.
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