Re: [gremlintime] '73 Gremlin X V-8 f/s

[baad73grem@xxxx]

In a message dated 3/14/03 12:20:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, O2BAGPz@xxxx 
writes:

> The 390 4spd idea is fine but a 302/289 C-4 setup fits with such a minimal 
> amount of modifcation. So much easier than a Vega V8 change out it ain't 
> even 
> funny. Not only that but the Pinto is a much more solid unit to start with 
> therefore requiring much less extra bracing if one wants the project to 
> outlive the motor. The Gremlin (which I have not as yet had the opportunity 
> 
> to own) being a bobbed Hornet was designed stout enough for a V8 from the 
> get-go. The biggest factor really on the Pinto conversion is to start with 
> a 
> " 71 or ' 72 because the steering column has a section at the box end that 
> is 
> a large dia. flexible cable essentially. With just a small amount of 
> pesuading with a deadblow mallet in the tranny tunnel the motor and trans 
> can 
> be pushed back just enough to provide clearance. This is not anything like 
> as 
> easy with a 390. You do however have clearance for launch!
> DANA
> aka orphanautos
> 
all AMC V8s are the same exterior wise so if you have a factory V8 Gremlin 
and wanted to drop in a AMC 390 its a drop in!!! putting a 302 in a gremlin 
isn't as easy as you think as you'd have to make your own motor mounts,and i 
dig V8 Pintos and V8 Vegas as well but the Gremlin comes out on top as the 
easiest to make a V8 the Vega is a piece of $hit tho they were cool with a V8 
stock they were garbage cars,the pinto tho was always considerd a dork car of 
the 70s much like the gremlin as well they were made pretty decent and really 
don't deserve the crap slung thier way!!
Bart M.
73 Gremlin 360/T10"former 232/904 Gremlin"


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