Thank you for rebuilding the AMC instead of putting a LS. I’m really enjoying this build.
@pmscalisi
3 жыл бұрын
The LS stuff has become boring. Still a reliable swap, however
@MajorGenralDizz
3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. It's amazing how you can take old but usable blocks and breathe fire through them again.
@mpetersen6
3 жыл бұрын
@@pmscalisi Agreed. The one good thing about an LS swap is it's pretty much a given you can parts if you need them. I still think they should have decked the block to bump the compression up to 9.5 or 10. The heads they used will fit 343s up to 401s.
@tjwalla2269
2 жыл бұрын
I’m considering swapping my 78 Cherokee to a LS but also wanting to rebuild my Amc360 😅
@roncook8566
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spending 10 times as much money to have less power and less reliability 👍
@401cam8
3 жыл бұрын
Powernation: We decided to keep the AMC original AMC Community: *Slowly puts pitch forks and torches away*
@mpetersen6
3 жыл бұрын
Your comment reminds me of a guy I worked with. He had a '37 Chevy street rod he sold to his nephew. The car had a 350 in it. The kid pulled the 350 and slipped in one of the 4.2 Twin Cam inline sixes GM built in the 2000s. He was at a meet up one time and somebody asked how come he put the 4.2 in it. His answer was any idiot can stick an LS in. That aside if the owner wanted to go big power, then swap an LS in. The 304 was turd from day one. Low compression, small valves, two barrel, smog cam and possibly in this case an air pump with lines to the exhaust manifolds. With an LS there so many options as far as heads, intakes etc that building big power isn't a problem. I take it the owner here just wants a little more punch. One thing I think sould have been done is run an extra oil line to supply more oil to the #4 and #5 main bearing. The oil galley on the right side intersects the lifter bores and the feed from the galley intersects the cam bore before it gets to the mains. The oiling system is fine for street use but any thing beyond that that involves high RPM it falls short. I wonder if there is enough meat in the webs to add a second feed line to the main bearings from the left hand oil galley on these engines.
@zarbog8618
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ilham7345
3 жыл бұрын
@@mpetersen6 I think he was after smoothness and that I-6 rumble
@rameybutler6555
3 жыл бұрын
the 304 was a good basic v8. it was the goto for amc in all there cars and jeeps. yes they are not a drag monster, but they are reliable, run on bug juice, and are not picky on what type/viscosity oil is put in them.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
2 жыл бұрын
@@mpetersen6 = all = All = ALL --- AMC cams were identical in ALL (all) AMC V-8 engines (except the 401ci ) / 290 / 304 / 343 / 360 / 390 / ALL had identical LIFT & DURATION !!! ( except the 401 AMC - V-8) there was No-Such-Thing as a AMC "smog CAM" unless there was possibly a "CALIFORNICATION" cam that I am un-aware of as a Parts-Manager Just " IMHO" COOP ...
@keithalbrecht4785
3 жыл бұрын
I glad you stayed with the 304 motor, my grandfather is smiling up in heaven! He worked for AMC at the Kenosha plant. I can't wait to see this car done!!!!!!!!!!!
@spicydeath82
3 жыл бұрын
ha, that's where my gremlin came from, found the build paper under the sound deadening in the interior.
@keithalbrecht4785
3 жыл бұрын
@@spicydeath82 That's awesome! My grandfather he worked on engines. I know he did valve work on cylinder heads, my brother has some of his tools. Like the stones to grind valves plus other hand tools. Maybe he did the valve job on your Gremlin, that's a cool thought! I'm glad to hear this story!!!
@AMCguy
2 жыл бұрын
I have a few ambassadors made in kenosha, your grandfather probably made them
@RebelRacer70
2 жыл бұрын
Did your Granddad work at the Main or Lakefront plant? My Dad worked Plant Security so he worked both.
@rodneyhopper22
Ай бұрын
Why waste your time and money on a 304 AMC motor when you can get a 401 with more cubic inches for that price people
@anthonysantiago1999
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you guys stayed with the 304 on that Javelin.. Well Done!
@The_Temple
2 жыл бұрын
Love the 304 in my 1972 CJ5 - still going strong and reliably as ever
@jday1965
3 жыл бұрын
Buddy of mine had a bright yellow one with a 6 banger and a 100 watt cassette player back in high school. Long live the 70’s....
@iceman45ification1
3 жыл бұрын
Man it sucks not to see Mike on the show anymore. 😕 I was watching the show from before he started and it was cool seeing him every weekend. Regardless though, I'll keep watching the show and love this build on the AMC. 👌
@J-W.-
3 жыл бұрын
What happened to him?
@iceman45ification1
3 жыл бұрын
@@J-W.- I'm not sure but since it's been several shows he hasn't been on, I'm assuming he's not with them anymore.
@thebigugly2006
3 жыл бұрын
While I am sad to see Mike go, the new guy is growing on me.
@SladeM.
3 жыл бұрын
What did y'all expect? AMC engines were tough as nails and made with a high nickel content. Glad you guys stuck with Rompin Rambler power!
@RebelRacer70
2 жыл бұрын
Damn straight. Very underrated.
@85superchris
3 жыл бұрын
That is a unique and beautiful engine. I hate that the milodon pan was painted but the power sound and reliability make up for that. Love these shows.
@kennycarter8179
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a engine rebuilt that I haven't done. Notching the block for valve cl. brings back memories of my 273 with 340 heads. Nice video!!
@falsebroadcast
3 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you for keeping this engine in the build
@LucoreAuto
3 жыл бұрын
What great timing for this episode! We literally just started the build process on both a 304 AND 360 AMC for our 79 AMX project! Thanks for the tips guys!
@LucoreAuto
3 жыл бұрын
Y'all definitely threw some serious budget at this little 304 rebuild, just a weeeee bit wilder than most anyone good do but at least now we know the potential! ;)
@XA351GT
3 жыл бұрын
@@LucoreAuto I was going to point you to this episode.
@LucoreAuto
3 жыл бұрын
@@XA351GT definitely great timing! With our two AMC builds going now, will be very interesting to compare the results :)
@SGTJDerek
Жыл бұрын
That little Hornet body with a healthy 304 would definitely be somewhat of a sleeper. Mainly because most people don't know what it is. A full boogie 360 would make a grown man cry.
@SSDracerSD
3 жыл бұрын
Can't have a proper Sunday morning coffee with an engine episode ☕👍
@bunter6
3 жыл бұрын
So refreshing to see something other than the more regular manufacturers getting some love. Being from the UK we didn't get any of the big American V8's other than in Jensens really but AMC stuff is almost unknown, so genuinely excited to see this rebuild.
@foamdataservices
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t recall seeing one here. They don’t seem to travel like the Fords and Chevy’s.
@SladeM.
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigboreracing356 Then go watch something else!!!!
@Al-mx6ru
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigboreracing356 then why you here? And on every other one crying why it's not a Chevy. For it being nothing special it's special to you. Your wasting allot of your time crying in the comments..LMFAO
@Al-mx6ru
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigboreracing356 my Chevy Camaro was a Pos had to sell it it kept breaking down. It was a 2001 best thing I ever did that crap box was nothing but a money pit.
@Al-mx6ru
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigboreracing356 ps5 and xbox doesn't count. Lol. You do know all Chevy 305 and 350 are cast crank,rods and pistons right? Or did you not know that?
@chevellechris1
3 жыл бұрын
I would 100% bet that Mr. Forman knows the answers to the questions Pat is asking him, but the delivery they are giving for the What and more importantly WHY of the topics is REALLY useful for us that don't know. well done.
@danhambrick6331
3 жыл бұрын
Good thing Dad was watching JR when he forgot the oil slinger....😂😂
@TheBeingReal
3 жыл бұрын
That 304 is a great engine. Had one in a 1980 CJ-7. Carb, cam, intake and headers it went from Dog to Hot!
@mlp-hot-rod5824
3 жыл бұрын
337hp from a 304 (now 314) with 8.34:1. Pretty sweet stuff. But imagine a 401 stroked to a 436 (4.165 bore X 4 stroke) or bored 30 over to a 442 with 10.5. Now THAT is something I want to see you guys tackle.
@7950pacecar
3 жыл бұрын
It's pretty cool to see engines like this get the attention they deserve, this was a cool build. The only critique I have is why not up the compression a little since y'all were changing the pistons and heads anyway?
@samrobinson9091
9 ай бұрын
Right! There are always reasons someone may have and yet it still pains me to think of what could have been with a little more punch on the piston. Quite impressive results with such low compression.
@poppajules
3 жыл бұрын
I am so pumped you guys are building a 304! I have a 74 Javelin 360 4 speed and I know your tech tips will help! Love it!
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
3 жыл бұрын
tips are easy,have a big budget and do it right.this was a $5-7000 k rebuild
@johnclark5502
3 жыл бұрын
Guys , thank you ,thank you, thank gou. Just started a 77 CJ 5 Golden Eagle frame off resto with, you guessed it, a 304. Lots of great info.
@lesotwell3561
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a old AMC in bigness get new life great job guys!!
@lesotwell3561
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I fat fingered. Engine get new life
@Brock_Landers
3 жыл бұрын
That's some really impressive power from a 304! Especially when you consider the fact that it has such a low static compression ratio.
@Dr_Reason
3 жыл бұрын
And with Aluminum heads which tend to need about an extra point to max out. I bet this would run all day on 85 octane Wyoming gas at sea level.
@randymagnum6680
3 жыл бұрын
Any old school AMC guys know how to boost compression on these things? Would like to see it at 10 to 1 or so, just for the hell of it.
@richardroberts9825
3 жыл бұрын
+
@trainsbangsandautomobiles824
3 жыл бұрын
The only reason I could see why they kept the comp so damn low is they plan on boost. Even then I would have at least went 9.0-1
@LucoreAuto
3 жыл бұрын
@@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 The compression being so low is something very interesting to us as well. Would love to see them chime in on why they stayed so low. The "Shelf" piston they used keeps it in the lower compression ratio, but there are ways to bump the compression up at least a bit even with those less than great "stock replacement pistons"
@kellyriffle4750
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Had several V8 Jeep’s including a 401 in a CJ7! I love the AMC motors!
@gregchiropolos9885
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one in my CJ5 every time I drive her I got a smile.
@cactuscanuck6802
3 жыл бұрын
Those little 304s wake up nicely with just a bit of love. Back in 1990 my buddy and I rebuilt the 304 in his '79 AMX. That thing would not even peel out on gravel (no joke) when we tore it down. We put headers, edelbrock cam/intake/carb set and a 0.010" clean up bore on it. With a rebuilt transmission and 2200 stall converter, that little car would leave a nice set of double stripes on the pavement afterward. 30 years later he still has that car!
@phantomblott1
Ай бұрын
Interesting build on a 304 AMC engine, you went farther than most of us have the finances to do. I really would have liked to see the AMC 290 engine build from a back yard stance. Older brother had the 1968 Rambler American with a 290 and 4 speed he bought it used,. It had the 3.15 open rear gears, a fun car to drive. More could have been done with very little money to get 275 horse or more from the 290. Looking back, the big valve heads from the 343, and 4 barrel carb would swap right in, a set of 3.73 rear gears would really have made the 290 come alive. I know you put a lot of time and money into the 304, I'm just not that big of a 304 fan, it reminds me of Chrysler's 318, just a good passenger car engine. Thanks for doing an AMC engine.
@travis6923
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome just had the engine machine work done on our 390 for our ‘68 AMX going with the same heads can’t wait to see the performance on both our car and this one!!!
@elihensley2813
3 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 70 amc rebel sst with a 304. Absolutely love the 304. I still have the car
@chrisrye9128
3 жыл бұрын
Bump compression and see what it runs. Impressive and easy build. 👍
@zerotolerance5581
3 жыл бұрын
It's always fun when you guys do something unusual. I'd love to see what you guys could do with a late 70s/early 80s Cutlass with the 260.
@danielscott6787
3 жыл бұрын
Turn it into a 260 c.i boat anchor.
@RandomGuyDan
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, well done and I am so happy the original engine is going back in rather than another unimaginative LS swap. I do wonder what an extra half a point of compression would have gotten you. Still that engine isn't stressed at all and should last a good long time.
@samrobinson9091
9 ай бұрын
Well said.
@strictlybusiness1598
3 жыл бұрын
According to the internet a 1970-71 AMC 304 gross rating of 210 hp and a 1972 AMC 304 SAE rating 150 hp was measured with the same engine combination...just the rating at the flywheel was measured without any drive accessories(1970-71)...and then with full accessories and full exhaust -(1972). Keeping 8.3:1 compression will allow this engine to run great on as low as 87 octane and if someone wants to boost it or put a small shot of nitrous to it later it will work well, too. This will be a great street engine and best of all they used the original engine from the vehicle. If the wanted they could have made way more power but this is what those Detroit Muscle guys asked for. Solid build.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
2 жыл бұрын
just a NOTE: FYI: the 1970 / 1971 AMC V-8 engines had smaller chamber HEADS than the 1972 & NEWER Engines the 1970 / early 1971 V-8 Heads ( BIG valve or 'small' VALVE ) had 50cc chambers the 1972 & NEWER AMC V-8 Heads were 58+cc's thus a different H-P rating due to compression ratio COOP ...............................
@bodhinature
3 жыл бұрын
I love that they touch everything with their bare hands like there's no tomorrow!
@mpetersen6
3 жыл бұрын
These engines were not honed in the main bearing bores. But if a block was found to have a slight bore mis-alignment they would be honed off line by hand. The pistons were not one size fits all. After the cylinder bores were honed they were measured and the size denoted by letters A-F iirc. The pistons were also sized A-F. The difference between each letter was .0002". One needs to remember holding really tight tolerance with 1960s era manufacturing technology on a production line is extremely difficult. The cam bearings on these engines, in fact all AMC engines were installed undersized and line bored in place the same time as the main bearing bores in the block.
@edzimdahl1158
2 жыл бұрын
Injection can be such an improvement on any engine, tunability and economy, really like it on my jeep, off-road use it cures numerous issues caused by operating carburetors that are bouncing around or at extreme angles
@dustinwegner853
3 жыл бұрын
Im happy they are building an AMC motor for the Javalin. But 8.3 to 1 compression ratio, wow could have bumped that up.
@SGTJDerek
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't need it. This is probably the best Street Engine they've done in a while. AMC, outside the Jeep I feel, doesn't get the Respect from the average Car guy that they should.
@CanadaBud23
3 жыл бұрын
9-9.2 would be good. Can still use regular and get a good bump in power and fuel economy.
@teddysmith457
3 жыл бұрын
That was kind of silly to not turn that compression ratio up a little higher like maybe 10 or 11 :1
@BobBobBob843
3 жыл бұрын
The only way I could see this being a good thing is if they’re going to throw some boost at it but besides that it doesn’t seem anymore then it would’ve been factory.
@rogerj412
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisOnez718 9.5:1 comp ratio can still be easily boosted. You do have a valid point with keeping it closer to what a normal person on a budget would do though.
@arthurcunningham530
3 жыл бұрын
One year out of high school bought a 1974 Gremlin X with the 304. Tried to order the 401 but the dealer wouldn't let me. One thing I have to say though had the Jeep rear axle with positraction, also came with the Chrysler torqueflite transmission both of them bulletproof. All I did was put on a set of headers and Cherry Bomb mufflers, remember them? and wider tires, I went through more rear tires and you can imagine, lot of fun. All I will say is the brand new 74 Corvettes could not beat me in a race. Sadly put it into a telephone pole, drag racing of course. A lot of fun while I had it though.
@Hanky_Bannist8r
3 жыл бұрын
Pat Topolinski has forgotten more things than I know about engines. What a legend.
@jamesdiehl8690
3 жыл бұрын
AMC was an underrated brand, but they came from such a good line; Nash. Unfortunately, people who buy them depend so much on their indestructability that they don't take care of them. They change oil, tires and brakes, then just drive them into the ground.
@JesusIsTheLightAndway
3 жыл бұрын
They still take it tho
@jamesdiehl8690
3 жыл бұрын
@@JesusIsTheLightAndway My Dad bought Rambles! He had 50 something American (bathtub), 63 Classic wagon, 67 Rebel, 70 AMC Hornet and they all had 232 6cylinders mostly 3 sp on the column.
@sparky6086
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the 70's, they rarely even changed the oil. They waited for the oil light to come on, then they added some.
@2koolchris291
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad your doing an amc motor. My dad has an 304 in his 1969 amc amx but we are going to rebuild his 390 and put it back in front of the good old four speed.
@darinbell6982
3 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing that little AMC build. Strong runner also!
@coryunferferth1767
3 жыл бұрын
Good on Pat for making sure the next generation is getting all his years of knowledge. A lot of the older generation seem to just do their job and not bother with young mechanics who need their advice.
@jamesdiehl8690
3 жыл бұрын
Rambler/AMC was always underrated! Starting from. NASH, which was a popular car back then they didn't get the respect they deserved. My Dad bought a lot of Ramblers and loved them.
@fordfairlane662dr
3 жыл бұрын
Finnaly something that may take more brains than needed for rebuilding a Chevy 350
@ericwheat9540
Жыл бұрын
I had an old Jeep CJ5 and it had a 304. It ran awesome
@mannybravo4773
2 жыл бұрын
Dream job . I’m so jealous every part brand new out the box man it must be like Christmas every day for them guys at the shop .
@classic287
Жыл бұрын
Your video makes AMC alive and well again in my mind. Bless you! I’m subscribed
@johnnymack8442
3 жыл бұрын
That is great numbers from the baby AMC v8. Use the same parts on big brother 360 or even 401 and it should be a screamer!
@hotwort
3 жыл бұрын
This video convinced me to save and rebuild my AMC 360 in my JEEP Wagoneer! We'll save that LS for another project.
@waltmoore3095
Жыл бұрын
AMC, YES. I've had a 360 in my cj7 for 20 years. Very reliable. People said put a small block chevy in it. Glad I didn't. Rebuilt it myself. Quadrajet carb, all the power I need.
@kennethchapman9564
3 жыл бұрын
100% AMC 👍 👍. Far too many LS swaps, nothing against that if that's what floats your boat but how about some originality?.
@bmstylee
3 жыл бұрын
LS swaps are done because they work. Good power. Good packaging. Huge aftermarket. Can be very budget friendly. Can't say the same for a modern Hemi or Coyote.
@Al-mx6ru
3 жыл бұрын
I agree Chevy the cheapest way to make power but to some it's not about being the cheapest. It's about keeping what it came with. Nothing wrong with that.
@EnemyOfReality584
3 жыл бұрын
The Pro-Flo4 really is an awesome system. I recently installed one on my 1968 SBF 302 and wow, what a world of difference it made.
@davidbarnsley8486
3 жыл бұрын
You guys build a real sweet engine Imagine what it would have been if you we’re running a bit more compression 😍😍👍👍
@Aeroman66
3 жыл бұрын
Just love AMCs, unfortunately they are almost unheard of in my country That's an impressive amount of power from such a low compression build. Can't wait to see the Javelin finished
@jamesdiehl8690
3 жыл бұрын
AMC engines were so underrated! My Dad had several Ramblers/AMC cars w/232 6cylinders. He put a lot of miles on them. He never owned a V8, only 6 cylinders, 232s, 225 slants and a couple of V6s.
@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update on the Pistons Rings Position
@kevinmobley2241
3 жыл бұрын
Made 358 hp with one of these.stock stroke mild porting and a hyd roller cam set up.did some other upgrades ran great on a superflow dyno.
@nunyabiz8149
2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of 343's, the bigger brother of the 304, in two of my AMX's. I'm using your blueprint to build mine. Good video of underrated AMC V8's.
@howder1951
3 жыл бұрын
AMC was one of my favourite body styles as a youngster , I always thought the base engine was a 390 CID, while the Javelin was a 290. That setup will make that a real nice engine for the AMC though, enjoyed, cheers!
@mindeloman
3 жыл бұрын
AMC blue feels more right.
@rhostatton8944
3 жыл бұрын
AMC turquoise paint ftw
@reeferaddickt66
3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the year and engine size, AMC also used red, Gold (290's), Copper (343's), Forum blue (287), Turquoise www.amarkamc.com/category.sc;jsessionid=9E1598604EA239AD4D51A832DD6B5813.p3plqscsfapp003?categoryId=39
@ericharman2159
3 жыл бұрын
These 71 cj6 304 never rebuilt 485000 when I sold it ran like a top,never made enough revs to hurt itself 😁
@cameronearnshaw2259
3 жыл бұрын
I would agree except that AMC engines in cars with California emissions were red in 71 and 72, so I'm ok with that. I have one in my 72 Javelin.
@audieconrad8995
3 жыл бұрын
@@reeferaddickt66 excellent info!!👌
@ralphvalkenhoff2887
3 жыл бұрын
So happy you chose to keep the 304 and give it a good massage over
@ram_diesel_power6039
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 304 in my 73 cj5. It’s only got 63k mikes on it. With a dui distributor and a 500 cfm carb it rips. It’s a good motor.
@Psyberdream
3 жыл бұрын
Finally an AMC mill. Would LOVE to see you guys build out an AMC 360 or a 401.
@joed5472
3 жыл бұрын
A 360 would be better would not do this to a 304 seems like a waste a money
@azusa1722
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Chevy man but I really enjoy builds of all makes- there’s always something to learn 👍
@berniecanute8568
3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY an AMC build! But guys...get it together! You forgot a key tiny nylon piece that COULD end up killing your (any AMC) engine. There's a small hole (~3/16") on the underside of the oil pickup (near the large opening) where you SHOULD put a nylon spacer button. This button prevents the pickup from sucking the oil pan up against it, and starving the engine from oil. I can see it's missing as you show the installation of the oil pan. Basic AMC stuff! More involved, but a good idea anyways is an oil transfer line from the front oil distribution galley to the rear passenger-side lifter galley to help even out oil delivery to the rear bearings, if you're planning on pushing it hard. I've been an AMC fanatic since 1979, when I bought my (1st car!) scrapyard-ready Javelin 343 Auto for $275, which I STILL OWN TODAY. I now have a built but-not-crazy 401, 4-speed with a 3:15 posi that ran high 12's BEFORE I put in a hydraulic roller cam, and I take home show trophies........ I have to agree with mindeloman's comment regarding color.......EN-66 is one of the nicest engine colors....
@bradwalters7511
3 жыл бұрын
One of my buddies in high school had that 304 in a gremlin and it could pull a wheelie, and I'm not kidding you.
@andyman339
3 жыл бұрын
What's his name Andy
@williamshoemaker6233
3 жыл бұрын
Currently having a AMC 304 built for a Jeep. Great video, long live AMC!
@r.d.riddle2068
3 жыл бұрын
I was taught about 55 years ago to not lube bearing surfaces all the way to the parting line. Bearings don't need it for assembly, and it could allow the lubricant to squeeze out onto the mating surfaces. If you're actually concerned with tolerances to the ten-thousandth of an inch in bearing diameter, this will throw off the OD as well as help allow the cap to walk now that you've greased it up.
@RestorationObsession
3 жыл бұрын
SWEET! I have a 1979 CJ5 Renegade with a 304 I plan to rebuild on my channel one of these days, so this is great to see!
@eddiecordova8648
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are so lucky to have a great job , I love what you guys do, keep them on the road and if ever need a tech , I would love to work with you guys
@eugeneenslow8563
3 жыл бұрын
SO stoked you kept the 304!
@joeymccullough2716
3 жыл бұрын
Okay, Pat-please build a 401. Have one that I want to put in a Cherokee Chief. Great vid guys
@owenkrisnitski4262
3 жыл бұрын
Engine power is the only show left in this lineup I can stand watching. RIP Muscle Car, Xtreme, and Trucks
@nickd3056
3 жыл бұрын
Pat you are an OG , Master Kung Fu ,torgue wrenching , heavyweight champ of air induction ; guru of all controlled explosions inside of a Swiss cheese looking metal container. Go speed Go
@THROTTLEPOWER
3 жыл бұрын
Another great vid from POWERNATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@blakebusbee4450
Жыл бұрын
You guys freaking rock , I can't get enough of Power Nation I would say I'm a bonified mechanic now !
@VG-iq8xq
3 жыл бұрын
Man that was impressive for 8.3 CR! Now for 5-8 lbs boost! Ha ha would be interesting to see the numbers but that 304 is healthy and will really get that Javelin moving
@Firion13
2 жыл бұрын
This is a really cool and unique build. But I'm really surprised they didn't get some pistons that would have added a little more compression.
@richarda996
3 жыл бұрын
Had a 77 Hornet station wagon, the factory motor died on me. Bought a short block an completely built it my way. 650 4bbl holly, dual plenum aluminum intake, head work, and headers. Duel exhaust,with turbo mufflers. Towing a camper I got 18.9 mpg, double stock mileage. Ran 13.1 in quarter mile.. I really enjoyed that car.
@rustyrutledge9094
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@rustyrutledge9094
2 жыл бұрын
No you didn’t
@1QKGLH
3 жыл бұрын
1,000,000 subscribers is a great goal. I mean, you already have a subscriber for every pen in Pat's pocket. You're almost there.
@adamspencer2515
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen ring gaps lined up twice and I have always wondered how it would happen. Learn something every day Keep it up guys and thank you
@grumpyoldman53
3 жыл бұрын
I wish they would build a 401.AMC had 2 engine groups. Prior to 1970 the V8 were 290-343-390. 1970 cu in went to 304-360-390. 1971 the 390 went to 401. The exterior dimensions of all the V8s were the same. That why it was so easy to drop a 401 into a Gremlin X 304. I would love them to play with a Gremlin. LOL
@padrehousecat
Жыл бұрын
Back in the 80’s I was in high school and bought an old jeep CJ with a 304. It was a lot of fun
@isalazar21
3 жыл бұрын
New episodes on the weekend for the win 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@Kstang09
3 жыл бұрын
Didnt Detroit Muscle just yank this engine like yesterday?! Sweet turnaround, gang!
@grabacr1251
3 жыл бұрын
These are older episodes I believe, also build time and upload time are Definitely far apart
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
3 жыл бұрын
don't confuse seeing something happen on video and think its real time,this took months of work. young people crave instant gratification but don't realize nothing happens instantly,its the sad truth.
@hawkdsl
3 жыл бұрын
I'm always amused that some people think these are new.
@Kstang09
3 жыл бұрын
@@hawkdsl I'm always amazed that some people dont know that these are new 2021 episodes.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
3 жыл бұрын
Howdy PowerNation, several questions: 1) if you are BUYING Pistons - why Why WHY specify 8.3:1 Compression Ratio ? when 9.5:1 or even 10:1 CR would respond so WELL ??? 2) CAM - you did spec a bit MORE duration on your Exhaust - why not a smidgen MORE lift on the EXHAUST Lobe too ? AMC's like a bit more LIFT & Duration on the Exhaust side 3) I guess you could have made up for the "EVEN" Lift on the INT & EHX by specifying a half set of 1.7:1 Roller Rocker arms for the Exhaust Valves (but you didn't) 4) Aluminum Heads could have used any Any ANY Sized VALVES - why go so BIG that you had to "NOTCH" your 3.810" Block & SHROUD the bejesus out of the Head Flow ??? 5) I did NOT see the push-in THIMBLE / SPACER / BUTTON get placed in the 1/4" hole in the OIL PICK-UP Tube Base (that keeps the spacing between the OIL PAN & Pick-Up Tube 6) CORRECTION = ONE (1) of your Head Bolts does indeed enter the Water Jacket = FYI 7) Even with the AIR-GAP Intake Manifold - you probably should have installed a Valley Pan GASKET to control PVC Oil Control Thanks for WORKING on an AMC V-8 Engine = it is NICE to see AMERICAN MOTORS getting some "ink" COOP ...........................................
@charcoalhobo
3 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a AMC 304 right now, great timing!
@ajjones2430
Ай бұрын
One of the sweetest sounding exhaust I've ever owed was a dual exhaust 304
@approachingtarget.4503
3 жыл бұрын
I love the comment about how bad the condition was. I wish i foind any cars from tbe 70's with that little of gunk in it. Just the condition of the entire car ment it was taken care of...other then they used pennz oil. No rust or roof rot. Iy was kept in a garage. Its a survivor. I wish you woukd have used tbe original heads and intake system. They where knkwn to get the same power oit of the 401,390 go package and used the same heads.
@sylvaincote1729
9 ай бұрын
Great show….I had a 304 in a CJ-7 1978……..Love the engine….Still ran great but the body was done……
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR
3 жыл бұрын
You missed a step on the oil pump! Fill it with petroleum grease so it primes good or it will wipe out quick........
@fardali6654
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you Thank you for building an AMC 304!!!
@dreuxlescell3184
3 жыл бұрын
Ensure the viewers that the cam needs to be broken in at around 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes. I love watching a show with all brand new parts, because you have many sponsors. Anytime you install new cam bushings with a new cam and new lifters, if this isn’t done, it’s a waste of healthy cash. It’s a valuable thing to know for many reasons. Thanks!
@gotjuice7160
3 жыл бұрын
YES YES YES! Love when you take old muscle and pair it with fuel injection!!!! No more fouled plugs, full authority timing, fuel economy and POWER!!!
@bozodog428
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Powernation team!
@davidtroxell837
7 ай бұрын
excellent description/rebuilding old/cooked 304 -always have rotating assembly rebalanced
@CZ-kz7ug
3 жыл бұрын
Greta build! Have to do a BUICK 455 build next. Please put 10.5:1 compression in so it's pump gas friendly and won't leave power on the table. They make loads of torque and shake the ground.
@ronaldblackburn2483
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome rebuild guy's but wrong AMC engine color . I'm super glad the original engine was used .
@tomnekuda3818
3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch these guys put together an engine I always wish that I'd had the equipment they have when I was doing a lot of this. I heard AMC heads flow pretty good themselves. I would have liked to see a comparison between stockers and the aluminum heads.
@bryceocain5234
3 жыл бұрын
Amc dog leg heads are great flowing from the factory. I have a set on a 360 that makes over 400hp with minimal upgrades. 9.5 compression and a 268 cam. Makes my cj7 move pretty good.
@tomnekuda3818
3 жыл бұрын
@@bryceocain5234 Thanks for confirming what I've heard......if you inspect the AMC heads they seem to have the better attributes of both SBC heads and Mopar 340's. AMC held their own with the Mustangs and Camaros when they were racing in the TransAm series. I know that they were pretty special breathed-on heads but, hey, so were the other guys. I wish we had a series like that now.
@andyman339
3 жыл бұрын
That brought back a lot of memories my first car was a Gremlin X with a 304 that I rebuilt thanks for the vid
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