Re: [Amc-list] t14 to t96 overdrive

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

The 3.7 is a baby 4.7L built by Dodge, or whatever they call theirselves now?
I doubt it would fit.
I agree completely, Unless I was building a major streat machine and doing some wickedness.
I would not bother trying to "upgrade" the American at all.
Pistons can be had for the 196 and other parts are still available.
I'd leave it alone.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> -- Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx <Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Oh, I can't help but say, Cut the firewall ! Or put a 3.7 or some such
> > short motor in it. I'd not go to the work of swapping just to gain the
> > FORD six...
> > A 3.7 overhead cam motor would be cool! I wonder if it would fit!
> 
> Not familiar with a "3.7". Who makes it?
> 
> The pre-64 American has a difficult engine compartment. It's tiny! I added 
> radiator overflow, a resistor for the Pertronix epoxy coil, and had to move 
> an overdrive relay to install a windshield washer resevoir! No more room! 
> It's REALLY SMALL in there.
> 
> Considering everything (engine, trans, mounts, transmissions, rear, 
> driveshaft, etc) I doubt I'd swap anything, I'd simply build a 195.6OHV. 
> Pistons seem to be the only part difficult to find, and when you include 
> the expense and hassle of fitting non-American stuff in there, I can't 
> believe it's not simply easier, cheaper and more reliable to stick with 
> soemthin close to stock.
> 
> This much is certain: change the motor, and you must change everything back 
> through the rear tires. If you want simply "stock replacement" eg. a mild 
> Ford 200, you could adapt to the original rear; for much more torque than 
> stock the trans and rear have to go.
> 
> And if it's a Twin-Stick car, you lose a major coolness factor for the car.
> 
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