Re: [AMC-list] AMC Experimental/Exotic Engines

[Jack Dale <mercendarian@xxxxxxxxx>]

It would be so great to see photos/info about the AM General stuff!   Did they weld-up half a V-8 block to a V-8 for that twelve, or was it a single, cast-as-V-12 block?   I always thought a fab V-12 could have been done with using two aluminum-block 232s or larger on one alloy crankcase(464cu).   Just what 1975 needed.  An all-alloy V-12 in a continued Javelin-AMX with twin-turbos opening just behind the AMX parking lights, say, maybe 600 Hp.  Then, it would have been, "Trans-Am what?" And Corvettes would have been the appetizer they usually were.   Even without the V-12, an all-alloy 258 in a Pacer would have made more sense, and the mpg would have been better.

 

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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:12:34 +0000
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AM General has the largest stock pile of vintage AMC technology.

They have all kinds of goodies tucked away, An AL 540ci AMC V8 and a AL 600ci AMC V8 for aviation/Naval usage. Some of were produced in small numbers from '57-'75. There is also an 800ci V12 that was built but never used for mil-spec tanks.
A 3 axled front wheel drive Motor-home/Camper vehicle, Small handful produced used by "Holiday Rambler"

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Never knew about the AMG stuff! Wish we could get some photos of those engines... and some tech details.

I contacted Holiday Rambler years ago about the AMC FWD camper power modules. They said they got a few of them (can't remember if it were 3 or 6) and made some experimental chassis, but never went into production. They were basically Jeep setups with an AWD transfer case, nothing connected to the rear output, and I think they used an independent front axle similar to the Eagle instead of a straight axle.

-- Frank Swygert
Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
http://www.amc-mag.com/

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