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Rebel Machine
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: Western Il Status: Offline Points: 5121 |
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Posted: Oct/26/2018 at 6:21am |
Decided to start a thread on this build. Machine shop has baked the block, fitted the Pro-Gramm 4-bolt main caps and line honed it. Will be decked flat next. Picked up a timing set and rocker stud girdle. |
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brownspirit
AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/07/2009 Location: Georgetown, MA Status: Offline Points: 1021 |
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What are you planning to use for heads? Andy
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69' BBB AMX 390/4-speed
69' s/crambler project 69’ International F210d Cummins/5+4 |
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Rebel Machine
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Got a pair of aluminum Edelbrocks. Planning on a roller cam & lifters. Lower end will be stock 401 crank offset ground with 2.1" end Molnar stroker rods. Pistons yet to be determined. -Steve-
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brownspirit
AMC Addicted Joined: Mar/07/2009 Location: Georgetown, MA Status: Offline Points: 1021 |
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I assume this setup is going in your RWB AMX? Do you have a 727 in that? What are you hope for power wise out of it? Carb or EFI? Sorry for all the questions, I'm intrigued by supercharged engines. Andy
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69' BBB AMX 390/4-speed
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Rebel Machine
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Yes, it's going in the R/W/B AMX and it has a 727. Target it 650 HP on 93 octane pump gas. Still haven't decided on carb vs EFI. Torqstorm tells me they make more power with a carburetor. I'm not looking to run this engine on the ragged edge so I'm leaning towards EFI. I believe it will run in the safe operating range more readily. This is my first experience with a supercharger so I'm gathering as much info as I can. -Steve-
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brownspirit
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That sounds like alot of fun. EFI seems like it would make for a killer setup if your computer savvy, but the added cost would be a tough pill to swallow if it was my money. Andy
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69' BBB AMX 390/4-speed
69' s/crambler project 69’ International F210d Cummins/5+4 |
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ARIZONAAMX
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If you decide to go with a carb.I would recommend CSU.It works perfect as delivered.not cheap (1000.00).
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68 AMX 401,727.
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rockAMX
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Get your shop to put in the cam bearings as well. They are tricky on AMC engines.
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Rebel Machine
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Stopped by the machine shop today. They ordered a set of custom Diamond pistons, pins & rings. Gave me sticker shock but now is no time to get cheap. Since we're using the Molnar 2.1" stroker rods it was hard to get a low compression piston. With the right head gasket we should be in the 9.0 - 9.2 range. A few more pics of the heads and superchager. -Steve- Edited by Rebel Machine - Dec/25/2019 at 7:20am |
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shootist
AMC Addicted Joined: May/24/2012 Location: Triad, NC Status: Offline Points: 1023 |
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I am watching this one come together. If you run into questions feel free to reach out. That is a good looking kit you have coming together. I understand the shock on the pistons. I think my Diamonds cost as much as the ones they sell at a jewelry store $1800 if I remember correctly but they are some great looking slugs.
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