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Ok,let's try this again.
After the delayed realization of the costs for adapters to drop in a chevy engine,I have started to wonder if rebuilding my tired 360 isn't a better idea over-all.
I am most concerned about reliability,durability and endurance. I have heard nothing but lovely,flowery things about Chevy smallblocks,but hear people speak less enthusiastically about their AMC 360 on the regular.
I am somewhat put off on the idea of a rebuild project due to the timing cover,what some seem to see as the "weak link" inherent of the AMC 360.
Also,I see Chevy smallblock performance parts sold nearly everywhere except the dentist's office,yet must search for comparable parts for my AMC.
This is a troubling question due to the fact I have the funds now to pay for the engine swap (Rebuilt 350 from Blue-chips,adapter and new mounts) but wonder if I could save loads of money just by rebuilding mine. But again,I am certainly not willing to sacrifice durability for money saved.
The FSJ will have a Holley TBI installed within the year,if that helps any.
The opinions I hear here on this forum I tend to take seriously,so your opinions will no doubt heavily influence my decision.
Thanks a bunch!
[This message has been edited by Scruffy (edited July 25, 2000).]
[ October 25, 2001: Message edited by: Adamstrator ]
After the delayed realization of the costs for adapters to drop in a chevy engine,I have started to wonder if rebuilding my tired 360 isn't a better idea over-all.
I am most concerned about reliability,durability and endurance. I have heard nothing but lovely,flowery things about Chevy smallblocks,but hear people speak less enthusiastically about their AMC 360 on the regular.
I am somewhat put off on the idea of a rebuild project due to the timing cover,what some seem to see as the "weak link" inherent of the AMC 360.
Also,I see Chevy smallblock performance parts sold nearly everywhere except the dentist's office,yet must search for comparable parts for my AMC.
This is a troubling question due to the fact I have the funds now to pay for the engine swap (Rebuilt 350 from Blue-chips,adapter and new mounts) but wonder if I could save loads of money just by rebuilding mine. But again,I am certainly not willing to sacrifice durability for money saved.
The FSJ will have a Holley TBI installed within the year,if that helps any.
The opinions I hear here on this forum I tend to take seriously,so your opinions will no doubt heavily influence my decision.
Thanks a bunch!
[This message has been edited by Scruffy (edited July 25, 2000).]
[ October 25, 2001: Message edited by: Adamstrator ]
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