[BaadAssGremlins] Re: v8 swap into 77 hornet

["gremlin406" <carll@xxxxxxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dan M." <vegadan@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I have a 77 hornet amx with a 258/4 spd.  I was planning to hop up 
> the 6, but am now thinking of maybe switching to an 8.  I'm new to 
> amc's, so I have the following questions: 
>  
> 1. Which v8 to use 290/304/360?  Are they the same size 
phyiscally?  
> What years should I stay away from? 

they are all basically the same size all years are ok
>  
> 2. I know that the 6 and 8's use different front crossmembers, and 
> that the 8 crossmemebers are pretty expensive (from what I've seen 
on 
> ebay).  Does anybody know of or make some type of adapter mount 
that 
> will mate the 8 to the 6 crossmember? 
I made my own and used chevy mounts and about $15 metal
>  
> 3. Will the 8 mate up the the 6 trans/bell housing? 
yes
>  
> 4. Is there a big weight difference between the 6 and 8. 
some but not a lot
>  
> 5. Are there any unique headaches (like wiring, clearance issues, 
> etc.) with this swap that I may encounter? 
some wires need stretched and the fuel line is on the wrong side of 
the motor
>  
> Thanks in advance for any help. 
>  
> Dan




 
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