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

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I agree with the others,
If your engine is in good condition, don't bother with the 4.0L or the multiport efi.
I personally would use the howell.
We've had one or two list members over the years that installed Howell/GM TBI units and once they were up and running they worked well from what I remember.
  I didn't  notice anywhere what year Eagle you have. The only thing I would consider changing out would be the plastic valve cover if it happens to have one.
  If the engine dies or is troublesome,leaking, etc; I'd consider getting a 4.0L at that point.
Or if you tow, haul a lot of people, stuff, then I'd consider building a stroker.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Good Morning,
> 
>   I'm looking for some parts and advice.  For parts I am looking for the 
> following:
> 
>> 
> For advice I am looking for:
> 
> 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!
> 
>
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