Amc motor

Goatrider · Apr 28, 2017

Just curious... I know a lot of buggy guys are also jeep guys, so what are your opinions of the old amc motors??? Like 258, 304, 360, 390, 401

I have a 360 out of a 84 wagoneer that I'm gonna use in my first buggy I'm hoping to start soon... I have been a huge fan of the motors other than there cost to build, but was just wondering what you all think?

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Rokcrler · Apr 28, 2017

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I ran built 360s and 401s then went to mopar 360s.
I have a TF727 with tail shaft housing to D300 I need to sell...

d9marko · Apr 28, 2017

I love my ol 304. It needs rebuilt in a bad kinda way but its been a tough ol motor. Mo its another one of them "I wish we lived a little closer" on that 727 and 300. Damn sure what i run and i lost reverse in mine and an extra t-case is never a bad thing.

TBItoy · Apr 28, 2017

I had an 86 Waggoner that I tried to give away (scrap price) for almost a year on here, with a great running 360. Ended up jumping it till the trans split in half then melting down the motor with a stick wedged in the gas pedal wfo.

not really sure I'd that story is worth much. Probably about as much as an amc motor :****:

pholmann · Apr 28, 2017

The 304 can be made into a mean little motor. I had a built one in a jeep with a t176 when I was 20. It was fun.

yankster · Apr 29, 2017

I don't think I've ever seen one blow up. Super reliable.

offroadman83 · Apr 29, 2017

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My 304 worked but was a complete dog. ...the 360s and 401s though are badass

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tiny · Apr 29, 2017

Are you going to run a backwards quadrajet or some type of fuel injection?

Goatrider · Apr 29, 2017

Propane injection

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tiny · Apr 29, 2017

I couldn't justify spending money on building an old heavy motor to run on pane. Dollar per Horsepower per pound, LS something or other. Just like everybody else and their brother in law.

pholmann · Apr 29, 2017

yankster said:
I don't think I've ever seen one blow up. Super reliable.

Mine went boom.

red94yj · Apr 30, 2017

Goatrider said:
Propane injection

To bad your in Ohio and I'm in Alabama. Got an AMC 406 I want to sale. I'm leaving the motor in the Jeep until it sales, so it's keeping me from starting the new build.

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patman · May 1, 2017

I run a stock 304 on propane. Runs great, never been rebuilt and plenty of power for 37s. When it dies, it won't be rebuilt and I'll go with something more modern with FI

whiskeymakin · May 2, 2017

Had a 304 in a old cj5. My first rig ever. Awesome little motor, but when motor mounts break, oil filter busts, motor didn't run long without oil :****:
Put a 343 out of a rambler (I think) it was a hot little motor for its day.

Not sure on rebuildig one. I'd say the ls motors would be hard to beat if you look at cost to rebuild a amc vs. Junk yard 5.3

gottagofast · May 2, 2017

Why are talking about rebuilding an amc.... you can get good runners for free or close to it n swap em in for the cost of a pizza and a case of beverage.

redneckengineered · May 2, 2017

Complete pieces of ****. And that's coming from a guy that was as big of an AMC fanboy as anyone for about 10 years. I had a garage full of 360s and owned several 401s too. Looking back it was more because that was all I had to work with and little money so I had to polish a turd best I could. If you can avoid it run anything else. A propane injected Gen I 350 will run circles around those piles of ****.

pholmann · May 2, 2017

I know a guy with a garage full of LS motors.....

44BRAND · May 3, 2017

LS,LS,LS. That's all anybody says anymore. I know they are cheap and make good power, I'm not bashing them. Just saying, this sport used to be a lot like hot rodding back in the ancient days when you ran what you had and made improvements where you could. Now everybody HAS TO HAVE : LS, TH350, Atlas, 60 front, 14 bolt rear on coilovers and 43 sx stickys. Bunch of CLONES. I don't know you from Adam, Goatrider, but my opinion is go for the AMC engine. And the 9 inch axles front and rear. It for sure wont be the cheapest or easiest option, but it will be DIFFERENT and YOURS. And when you are done, and climbing with it, it will be that much cooler that you did it your way, instead of the everyday HO HUM my car is just like everybody elses crap. :stir:

jk101 · May 3, 2017

44BRAND said:
LS,LS,LS. That's all anybody says anymore. I know they are cheap and make good power, I'm not bashing them. Just saying, this sport used to be a lot like hot rodding back in the ancient days when you ran what you had and made improvements where you could. Now everybody HAS TO HAVE : LS, TH350, Atlas, 60 front, 14 bolt rear on coilovers and 43 sx stickys. Bunch of CLONES. I don't know you from Adam, Goatrider, but my opinion is go for the AMC engine. And the 9 inch axles front and rear. It for sure wont be the cheapest or easiest option, but it will be DIFFERENT and YOURS. And when you are done, and climbing with it, it will be that much cooler that you did it your way, instead of the everyday HO HUM my car is just like everybody elses crap.

There is a reason why..... :****:

redneckengineered · May 3, 2017

44BRAND said:
LS,LS,LS. That's all anybody says anymore. I know they are cheap and make good power, I'm not bashing them. Just saying, this sport used to be a lot like hot rodding back in the ancient days when you ran what you had and made improvements where you could. Now everybody HAS TO HAVE : LS, TH350, Atlas, 60 front, 14 bolt rear on coilovers and 43 sx stickys. Bunch of CLONES. I don't know you from Adam, Goatrider, but my opinion is go for the AMC engine. And the 9 inch axles front and rear. It for sure wont be the cheapest or easiest option, but it will be DIFFERENT and YOURS. And when you are done, and climbing with it, it will be that much cooler that you did it your way, instead of the everyday HO HUM my car is just like everybody elses crap.

Show us on the doll where the LS motor touched you.