Amx-ls3

[justimagine]

I understand the all-AMC thing, I started down that path. I'm going to have a freshly rebuilt 401 and t10 four speed on the engine stand very shortly - it will need to go somewhere...

[Ron S]

I understand the all-AMC thing, I started down that path. I'm going to have a freshly rebuilt 401 and t10 four speed on the engine stand very shortly - it will need to go somewhere...

Wait until you open the hood at your first car show, and listen to all the wise cracks. After a while you just say things to aggrivate the pureists. My old Mustang is LS7 powered, Ford guys hate it. The AMC croud is a loyal one, I'm sure they will have alot to say.

I love all kind of cars, but there is nothing cooler then modern muscle in old muscle cars. And I havent seen an AMC muscle car engine since the early 70's. Ron

[justimagine]

Im not too worried about the AMC purists, the entire group could fit in a volkswagon! Just kidding, again no offense to the purists. Actually, the AMX was originally a 343 automatic car, the 401 wasn't even an option in the AMX until the 4 seat version. AMC's can't be numbers matched either and the car will be worth as much or more in pro-touring trim as it would be as a nut & bolt restoration.

[Ron S]

Im not too worried about the AMC purists, the entire group could fit in a volkswagon! Just kidding, again no offense to the purists. Actually, the AMX was originally a 343 automatic car, the 401 wasn't even an option in the AMX until the 4 seat version. AMC's can't be numbers matched either and the car will be worth as much or more in pro-touring trim as it would be as a nut & bolt restoration.

Purists in a Volkswagon,that gave me a mental image that made me laugh out loud. I think the short wheelbase on these cars will make it killer for Auto X.

The front suspensions on those cars could really use some improvement though, it would be an easy one to modify, alot like a Mopar with the bolt in K frame. We've looked into doing a strut conversion off of a newer Mustang because of the way the spring towers were made on an AMX. I do love these cars. Ron

[justimagine]

Yeah, we've already gotten rid of all the junk trunnion stuff on the front end and replaced it with Hotchkis coil spring mounts, strange coil overs, Mustang Cobra spindles and Global West lower control arms. Made a huge difference and the now with about 300 pounds less in the nose with the LS swap, it should get even better.

[cmraman]

Love it Jimi. I loved those cars too. Great to see something different.

[justimagine]

Had several requests for pics of the front suspension setup - here you go: