Re: [Amc-list] I hate to say it...

[Steve Cornelius <steve.c@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Swygert wrote:
> If you want to do something like this you can go one better -- the 4.7L V-8. Look at it closely and you'll see that it has as much (or more) in common with the AMC V-8 than previous Chrysler designs. Story is that it was designed mainly by former AMC engineers (Jeep Engineering), and that's why it was first available in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Should be a good tow engine, and you can get some old Classic "287" emblems to put on the fenders! Everyone I know of with the 4.7L seems to like it... I think Mark Price has one. More at http://allpar.com/mopar/47.html

I'd have to second this notion too. There's several pluses for
the 4.7/287ci V8:

* Will fit easier.

* Rumored to be AMC/Jeep designed.

* Is U.S. manufactured, in Detroit. Hemis are built in
  Saltillo, MX. (Only engines currently built in the still-
  operating Kenosha engine plant are V6es).

* Cap-less bottom end said to be bulletproof. It runs
  incredibly smooth.

* Cam/induction kits can get you well up into the 300hp
  range as bolt ons, and there's other tricks you can do.
  Since it's OHC, cam swaps are easy.

* Designed to be coupled with the 45RFE transmission, which
  was intended for modest towing loads.

They're found on WJ/WK Grand Cherokees, 2000-and-up Durangos
and Dakotas, later Ram pickups (2002+?), and a few Magnums
and 300s. If you look for one, be sure to get one set up
without the CA smog package; that one uses a tri-catalyst
setup with 4 o2 sensors. The non-CA version uses a single
catalyst with 2 sensors, and will be much easier to retrofit
into an older car.

I have a non-H.O. one in a Dakota, and after several
years with it, have really grown to admire it. Only squawks
have been minor; plugged idle circuit, oil sender, popped

You could also have a lot of fun with a stroked 4.0 (and it'll
pull an amazing amount stock), but it won't rumble like a V8.

-steve c.
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