Re: General Questions????

[cyebo@xxxx]

--- In gremlintime@xxxxxxxxxxx, "BRIAN DYBA" <DYBAMX@xxxx> wrote:
> Gremlinman,
> Do not waste your time on a 304, if you have to buy it and then 
rebuild
> it you will be much better off finding a 360 from a Wagoneer and 
putting it
> in. All the AMC V8s are the same dimensions externally and they did 
not make
> separate small and big blocks, therefore the 360 or 401 (good luck) 
will
> bolt in just as easily as a 304 and make much better power for the 
same
> money and work. The 360s and 401 all come with the big valve heads 
from the
> factory, even the 2bbl versions. All V8s from late 71 and up came 
with 58cc
> combustion chambers so using a flat top piston will give you from 
10:1 to
> 11:1 depending on the engine size and overbore etc.
> Thanks for the info Brian. With all the yelling going on Im gettin 
scared to read my posts anymore. GREMLINMAN
> The transmission in your car should be a version of the 
904/998/999
> Torque Command
> 
> I don't think any Gremlin came from the factory with 4:10 gears 
but they
> could have been installed later. The Model 20 is a good rear but 
they do
> have a weak link and that is the 2 piece axles. You can purchase 
the one
> piece axles from the aftermarket but they are a little pricey, about
> $300-$400. I had a friend of mine weld the 2 piece axles together 
on my 360
> 4spd Javelin and they worked fine, I have not heard of anyone else 
doing
> this but my friend is a competant welder and if he says it will 
hold I
> believe him.
> 
> I would still buy the parts car as you will need the 
crossmember and
> engine mounts for your conversion
> 
> Good Luck
> Brian Dyba
> Baltimore MD
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: cyebo@xxxx
> To: gremlintime@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 12:10 PM
> Subject: [gremlintime] General Questions????
> 
> 
> Hey fellow Gremlinlovers. I have a few questions for you all. I am
> looking at buying a 304 for my Gremlin, actually its a complete 73
> gremlin, but the motor runs but will need a rebuild. My questions 
are.
> 1. What cc are the cylinder heads?
> 2. What type of transmission is in the car, its an automatic?
> 3. Where is the best place to buy parts or deals in AMC?
> 4. Is the 304,390,401 all small blocks and did AMC make a big block?
> 5. Finally, The rear end is a model#20, He said for V8 cars. Did 
they
> all come out with 4.10 gears? And are they very strong?
> Thanks for all your help. GREMLINMAN
> 
> 
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