Re: [gremlintime] Another Newbie!

[baad73grem@xxxx]

In a message dated 10/4/01 7:04:48 PM SA Pacific Standard Time, 
cullen.swanson@xxxx writes:


> I 
> was reading some of the messages about swapping the 258 with a 360 
> from a salvage yard. This sounds very appealing to me, but I have 
> some concerns. 
> 1. Will the 360 fit the original engine mounts? 

Answer:yes and no,you can use the 6 banger x member buut you'll need to 
drill extra holes on the mounting area you can find a V8 xmember from any 
70-76 gremlin with a factory V8 any 70-77 Hornet with factory V8,78-79 
Concord with factory V8 79 spirit with factory V8 be advised that the engine 
mounts themselves are unique to the above cars i mentioned. 

> 2. What year model jeeps to I need to be looking at for a 360 to 
> come out of that will fit in my Gremmy? 

Answer:actually any 66-91 AMC V8 will work in your gremlin their identical 
externally buut trannys are different 66-71 AMC used Borg Warner autos and 
starting in 72 AMC started using Chrysler 727's and 904's and in the jeeps 
only AMC also used GMs T400, your best bet is to find a AMC V8 from 72 on up 
becuase the BW autos weren't real strong 

> 3. Also, How much should I expect to pay for the 360, and what kind 
> of money would I be looking at for a good re-build kit to get the 360 
> running ship shape and brand new? 


Answer:that depends on the condition of the engine,i've seen running 360s 
outta jeeps go for 150$and a simple rebuilt would cost right at or a lil more 
than 1000$ but thats just what i've seen other people may have rebuilt em for 
more or less


> 
> Sorry for all of the questions, but I have never re-built a car 
> before, and this Gremlin is the funnest car to work on. So, I am 
> committed to restoring this thing I don't care how long it takes! 
> Thank you for your replies. 
> 
> Cullen 
> '76 258 ci
> 

Hey thats cool more V8 grems the merryer i tossed the 232 turd in my grem 
for a stout 0.60 over 360

Bart Mangrum
73 Gremlin 360



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