OK need your opinions….
I acquired a free mid 80s Jeep Grand Wagoner with an AMC 360 V8. Engine is in good condition with an Edelbrock carb, all the accessories (I’ll convert the AC to OBA), and Advance sells and adapter/bell housing for my SM420. It would be a significant gain in power from my F engine.
The only cost would be in the Advance adapter conversion for $450, plus I would have to make motor mounts and a transfer case mount since the bell housing would no longer support the weight. I would also need a new radiator if mine doesn’t cool it.
I have upgraded my F engine as much as possible (FJ 60 ignition and all the other little tweaks that can be made to the engine) and it runs great, but going up steep grades and tacking at 2,700-3,000 RPMS is killing me.
Also, I just spent a bunch of time and money setting up the tranny and t-case. Can I mount the engine so they remain in the same place so I don’t need to modify my drivelines?
What are your thoughts on swapping an AMC 306 into my 73 (sm420, dana 18, 4.10 lock gears)?
I acquired a free mid 80s Jeep Grand Wagoner with an AMC 360 V8. Engine is in good condition with an Edelbrock carb, all the accessories (I’ll convert the AC to OBA), and Advance sells and adapter/bell housing for my SM420. It would be a significant gain in power from my F engine.
The only cost would be in the Advance adapter conversion for $450, plus I would have to make motor mounts and a transfer case mount since the bell housing would no longer support the weight. I would also need a new radiator if mine doesn’t cool it.
I have upgraded my F engine as much as possible (FJ 60 ignition and all the other little tweaks that can be made to the engine) and it runs great, but going up steep grades and tacking at 2,700-3,000 RPMS is killing me.
Also, I just spent a bunch of time and money setting up the tranny and t-case. Can I mount the engine so they remain in the same place so I don’t need to modify my drivelines?
What are your thoughts on swapping an AMC 306 into my 73 (sm420, dana 18, 4.10 lock gears)?
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