AMC engine swap

Johnny U · 2006-05-24T22:31:01+00:00

Ok guys don't laugh to loud. I have a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout with a 232the car is a tank we love use it for camping mostly. We take it places ourfriend can't or won't take their newer trucks or suv's and it has a largercargo space then most of their suv's. The engine is getting tired and I thinkits time to replace it. I have been told the 304 will bolt in with no problemand I can get ! from a local junk yard for around $700.00 running. Now afriend of ours suggested we put in a Chevy 350 he says its an easier engineto find parts for and to work-on and is a tougher engine and has a bit morepower. How much more work and money would I be getting myself into if I wereto put a 350 in the Hornet? I will be doing the work myself and have neverdone anything like this before. Any ideas or suggestions (no we are notjunking the car) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time

May 24, 2006 44 Replies

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 20 years ago

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III 20 years ago

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Johnny U via CarKB.com 20 years ago

Ok thank you guys you been very helpful I still don't know what I am going to do but I do have a better idea of what my options are, I think. Really you guys have been great Thanks again John

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Lee Ayrton 20 years ago

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Lee Ayrton 20 years ago

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I wouldn't want to be next to it on a bumpy road. The Gremlin had less than nothing for weight over the rear axle and it was easy to get one sidewise.

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