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

[" Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Andrew,

  Man!  That's something like a 50% increase in power.  I'd actually be happy right now with any increase as I'm looking mostly for smoother operation and easier starting.

Russ

-----Original Message-----
>From: Sandwich Maker <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Mar 9, 2007 7:56 AM
>To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Looking for parts & advice.
>
>" 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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