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

[hoag@xxxxxxxxxx]

OZAMC, posting a comment on the Hemmings Blog says:

Engine is a Mick Webb built Mopar 360 aftermarket block.
Jim Richards was given special dispensation by Category Organisers to  
use this , his argument was, ?not enough Racing Parts available for an  
AMC 360″

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/02/03/new-racing-javelin-to-debut-down-under/

--Glen


Quoting 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
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <hoag@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 9:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Jim Richards AMX Javelin Reveal - first  
> video 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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