Re: [Amc-list] mpg?

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Not real sure what the curb weight is on the American in 69.
I do know that other than the big heavy flywheel I used my car has gone on a diet since it's build.
The 95 4.0L shortblock and head are lighter than a 232.
Ditto for the intake and tube exhaust.
Additions over stock build?
Hmm, lets see. 
Seats? about the same.
Tilt column? maybe a few pounds heavier.
Added P/S, but it's runnign the 4.0L pump and aluminum mounting brackets.
Serpentine belt.
+ electric cooling fan.
T5 doubtlessly weights about the same or lighter than a 35 auto. I think it tips the scales at about 75-80 lbs.

Future plans are to change to a close ratio T5 as the gear spread in this one is goofy.
I was thinking of changing to the lighter Wrangler flywheel and starter, not sure now if I will? It has an 10.9" CJ setup in there now.
I have the 2000 up equal length 4.0L intake.
I also have a Borla header.
I am trying to decide if the 8.8" Ford rear axle will hurt too.

Maybe A/C, maybe...

Anyway, when I first got this combo done the front end sta higher than before! It was also boucy and floated some.
Even with new gas shocks it was a little off. 
   Not wanting to figure out spring rates etc: I searched out a used set of V-8 Roque springs and installed them with lowering plates. Worke dout about right for my tastes. No need to wait for them to settle in either!

I'd pick a 64-65 if I was to do another. Shorter nose, still take the 4.0L, should be a good choice.
For the four any American will work, not sure if the which body is lightest, but I believe the pre 64's weight even less.

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

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From: Archimedes <Freedom@xxxxxxxx>
> 
> It's all about curb weight.
> 
> http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/02/06/076824.html
> 
> So which AMC product is the lightest?  I live in the South, so it would have to 
> be something that could accommodate AC.
> 
> A few years ago, my pet to-be-done-in-the-future project was an AMC 150 & 5 
> speed from a 2WD Jeep, and put in the engine bay of my 79 Spirit.  However, now 
> that I have a family, I suspect a Rambler American is probably about the same 
> curb weight as a Spirit -- or less -- plus it could still accommodate my entire 
> family.
> 
> I was surprised to see that the current Prius weighs so much: 2921 lbs!!!
> 
> So now I'm thinking... if you simply ditched the engine and drivetrain of the 
> 60's, and stuck the Prius' stuff under the Rambler, the modern components would 
> all told weigh less than the AMC six stuff, so you'd actually have a lighter car 
> than the Prius, with somewhat worse aerodynamics -- which isn't a major factor 
> at the speeds most of us drive.  **And**, you'd have a car you wouldn't feel 
> cramped in.
> 
> Sigh.  So many harebrained ideas, so little time.
> 
> I think I'll just go buy that AMC 150/5spd setup that was advertised a while 
> back.
> 
> -- Marc
> 
> 
> 
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