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KyleChia
AMC Fan Joined: May/04/2021 Location: Beaumont Status: Offline Points: 20 |
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Posted: May/04/2021 at 9:28pm |
Hello guys. My names Kyle. Let me start off by saying I am pretty new to car building in general. I've always wanted a project car to work on since I was like 12 and I recently was able to pick up my Grandfather's 1968 Javelin 290 auto. This will be the first car that I plan to do extensive work to. I just want to start by asking about Horsepower gains that I could realistically see achieving with a 290 engine. Id like to get her to something around 300-350. I plan to have her for a long time so I wanna get her to those kinds of numbers eventually. Willing to save and wait. The car has been sitting for quite a while, around 6-8 years or so, in storage for part of that. I believe she is mostly stock. I'd also like some suggestions on what kinds of maintenance and upgrades I can do to keep her in shape. Anyways I appreciate anyone who takes a peek and has any advice on how to care for such a beautiful car.
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Heavy 488
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Aside from a torquestorm, the horsepower you're looking for is not easily attainable. Then there's the trans
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wrebelmachine
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standard or auto?
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KyleChia
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Oh okay, your saying I could have a pretty torquey ride but those numbers are pretty out there. That's understandable. Then I guess my question is more or less how much could I attain realistically. My main goal is to have a fun to drive loud kickass ride.
Edited by KyleChia - May/04/2021 at 10:00pm |
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KyleChia
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Oh shoot forgot to put that part in there. Unfortunately it is an automatic. Wishing it was a manual though but beggers can't be choosers I guess. Lol
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wrebelmachine
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Auto makes it tougher to do. Do you plan to upgrade the transmission? 300hp is really not all that hard to do on a 290 if it is a sound engine to begin with. If you are rebuilding it will be easier to do. Really need a few more details as in are you going to rebuild it or just upgrade what you already have in the car. Also transmission is a biggie.
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KyleChia
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I'm not quite sure what the difference is between a rebuild and upgrade parts, if a transmission swap is something that would need to be added to the list then that's what I'd eventually like to do. You will have to forgive me, this will be my 1st car project. Good to hear that 300hp is an achievable goal though.
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wrebelmachine
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Are you looking for a road car or a dual duty street and street light and some drag car?
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KyleChia
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Mostly a street car, not any serious racing. Just lighthearted streetlight duals. Safely of course.
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the 290 is a good engine that one has 210 hp it would require a total rebuild and up the compression in the engine you would be farther ahead by getting a 360 out of a jeep or 401 then the trans I would consider them a light duty trans with no high performance support and will not take the abuse of over 300 hp and with the older engine your limited to just that trans or a manual tran .with the 360 you can get a more reliable chryler tran .it is nice you took on the car and it can be lots of fun get it driving enjoy the car fix it up and set your goal as to accumulate the parts for your future good luck on the project .keep a AMC alive one at a time
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