Amx engine swap

Off brand engine transplants were more acceptable 30-35 years ago when there was a plentitude of almost every model. I'm guilty of putting a sbc in my wife's 1961 Mercedes, a sbf in my 1964 XKE, a sbc in my 1959 A-H 3000. These engine transplants were done in the early 80's. Not one was easy to do properly with everything working as if the factory built it. Resale value plummeted on all of them. Magazine companies sold a lot of issues back then with DIY engine transplant articles. I saved the magazines with these articles and get a kick out of reading them every once in a while. Two years ago, I installed a sbf 302/AOD in a 36 Roadster. Was it easy? NO! Issues I've encountered are engine mounts, transmission mounts, electrical, exhaust, clearance issues, air cleaner clearance, wiper motor fitting, required hardware for manual transmissions, speedometer cable fitment, power steering, cooling, driveshaft length and yoke, pinion gear angle, etc.....just to give you an idea.

You should look at what a few were able to do with an LSx swap... IMO a 390 is pretty strong, and if you want stronger there are ways to add power without swapping an engine or engine drive train combo.

greasygt III wrote:      This thread was started 3 years ago, I doubt he's still around.

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This guy appears to be...

sell the AMX & put a good down payment on a Hellcat Challenger or Charger.

I just shake my head when I hear about trashing AMC engines for another make..I just don't get it.