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

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great information, still doesn't verify the engine is even based on an AMC 
engine.
Indy makes aluminum block AMC engines, with the distributor in front.

Armand

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TouringCar Masters Unveil AMC Muscle - YouTube


Here's the word from Bruce Tyson, who built the Javelin for Jim
Richards, in a letter to the Hudson-AMC Car Club of Australia:

"Now the vehicle is being assembled for the final time. The rear-end
is a Ford 9" with fully floating hubs. The transmission is a
straight-cut Nascar 4-speed box based on a Super T10 with dog
engagement. The clutch is a Tilton 7.25" triple-plate assembly. The
maximum engine capacity allowed in this series is 6000cc but due to
the lack of AMC engine components suitable for racing, the authorities
have allowed us to use an aftermarket engine block and alloy cylinder
heads. It will be 360cu/ins and with a bit of luck, it should produce
something around the 660 to 680 horsepower."

Source: <http://www.hudson-amc.org.au/features/jim-richards-javelin.htm>

It wasn't even that hard to find.

--Glen

Quoting Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>:

> It looked like it had the correct front timing cover but without 
> distributor...
>
> Ken
>
>
> Quoting 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
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 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>
> > > Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Jim Richards AMX Javelin Reveal - first video
> > > 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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