Re: [Amc-list] Rebel Station Wagon upgrades- Brakes, 4.0, Auto O/D

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Agree completely.
it's all in the gearing though and the wagon should have 3:54ish stiff in it correct? I don't know for sure though.
I do know we had a 73 Ambo shop car at Tewells in the 80's 
258, auto, 3:54 and it would cruise evert lessly up to about 70mph!
 You had a little lag getting there, but for normal everyday use it was fine.
I'd expect the Renix 4.0l with that intake to pull the wagon quite nicely indeed.
I would make sure it had at least 3:31 in the rear though. 3:54 would probably do better as you'd have OD too.
According to Frank the AW4 has less torque converter multiplication so stick slightly steepr on the rear gear.
  For a city car, a 3:73 with a little extra tire may do quite nice indeed!

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
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I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
> " From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
> " 
> " OK, so it looks like my search for 71-73 Matador Wagon may end with a
> " 67 Rebel Station Wagon.  It has a 258/auto but the front floorboards
> " are shot due to sitting and water leaking through the vent system.
> " Some questions concerning upgrades.  
> " 
> " 1.  I have a 4.0 with O/D auto from a Comanche.  Rather than modifying
> " a 258, I think this would be a simpler effort to having EFI and an O/D
> " trans.  So, how would a 4.0 do as far as output goes?  I have an 88
> " with a 99 intake and header.  
> " 
> " []
> " 
> " I also have a V8 crossmember... could do a 304 or 360.  I have never
> " had a full size with 6 cyl, so you're experienced opinion is
> " appreciated. 
> 
> i had a '67 marlin with 2bbl 232 and auto.  i never felt it was
> underpowered and there were few times when i wished for more.  gear it
> right and i think the 4.0 would be fine.
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