Is the AMC 304 V8 a good engine?
ya, the 304 is a good engine, reliable. but old, less horsepower than the 258 straight six.
Did AMC make a 360 engine?
The 360 was the last AMC V8 to be manufactured. It continued to be produced after Chrysler bought American Motors in 1987 as the standard engine in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer through 1991, with the only modification being the “360” casting replaced with “5.9L” on the side of the block.
Is the AMC 401 a big block?
AMC 290,304,360 & 401 are the same block with a different bore & or stroke. This is an excellent engine. By the way it is not a big block. AMC 290,304,360 & 401 are the same block with a different bore & or stroke.
Is the AMC 360 a good crate engine?
This AMC 360 crate engine by Blue Monkey Performance would be EXCELLENT for that AMX, Javelin, Jeep Wagoner, CJ and etc. This 360 can be built to set you back in the seat and still has good all around power. In most cases by replacing the flexplate/flywheel this AMC 360 will replace that tired AMC 304 or AMC 360.
Is the AMC V8 the same as the Mopar 360?
If comparing swap options, several other engines provide better efficiency, more compact dimensions, greater technological gains, broader parts support and the economy and reliability associated with them. AMC V8’s are often confused with Mopar V8’s, especially the 360. These engines are the same in designation only, and share no compatibilities.
Is there a V8 engine in an AMC?
Though AMC did have a V8 prior to this, they were large block motors, and though capable of great power, they were less suitable for a market that had been increasingly dominated by the innovative Chevy V8 and Mopar V8 Small Blocks (since 1955) and the Ford Windsor V8 (since 1963).
When did the Jeep AMC 360 come out?
The AMC 360 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It has a cast iron block and cylinder head with over head valves and hydraulic lifters. In 1971, the AMC 360 have very high rating. I would assume these are gross ratings and the later are net ratings.
