need any parts? I just scraped a rusty 77 hornet amx. Bruce_J
>From: "Dan M." <vegadan@xxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] v8 swap into 77 hornet
>Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:44:45 -0000
>
>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?
>
>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?
>
>3. Will the 8 mate up the the 6 trans/bell housing?
>
>4. Is there a big weight difference between the 6 and 8.
>
>5. Are there any unique headaches (like wiring, clearance issues,
>etc.) with this swap that I may encounter?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>
>Dan
>
>
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