Re: [AMC-list] Jim Richards AMX Javelin Reveal - first video TouringCar Masters Unveil AMC Muscle - YouTube

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The engine in the car during the video footage of the underhood is not an 
AMC engine, unless they put the distributor in the rear in Australia. Maybe 
a swap was done later because they don't have as many AMC engines there to 
work with.
Armand
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From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Jim Richards AMX Javelin Reveal - first video 
TouringCar Masters Unveil AMC Muscle - YouTube


> It is indeed an AMC 360 (required by their rules to be from the OEM 
> manufacturer I think)
> http://www.themotorreport.com.au/53434/jim-richards-unveils-new-amc-javelin-tcm-car
>
> Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10
>
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> TouringCar Masters Unveil AMC Muscle - YouTube
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> WOW ! TOO AWESOME, THANKS FOR POSTING
>
>
> When you're watching this video, pause it at the engine compartment views,
>
> 1. Where's the distributor?   electronic crank triggered ignition?
>
> 2. Are those larger black hoses running down between the valve covers and
> intake manifold cooling hoses?
>
> 3. The aluminum fabricated valve covers are huge ! notice the holes for
> bolting them on are well inside the edges of the cover.
>
> 4. The chassiss bracing is mounted through the firewall and goes near the
> shock tower, also bracing is attached immediately in front of the shock
> tower and straddles the engine compartment in front of the carburetor.
>
> 5. front suspension appears to use the factory sway bar position and
> mounting method.
>
> 6. What intake manifold is this?
>
> Most importantly, the engine in the track video sounds very healthly. I'm
> excited to see and hear a lot more about this car ! !
>
> Armand
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