Its base engine was the AMC 304 V8 from 1971 until the car's final year in 1974. However, enthusiasts may be more familiar with the AMC 401 V8 , which was the more powerful engine and the one that ...

The AMC 304, 360, and 401 cubic-inch V8 engines may be overlooked by some, but they remain a key piece of American automotive history.

The AMC 304 V-8 made 210 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque at its debut before output was cut to meet particulate control regulations. By 1981 the engine’s power figures were 125 horsepower and ...

We answer Robert Stefanik's question on if you're able to stroke an AMC 290 V8 using parts from larger AMC engines. Features. Events. How-To. Merchandise. Gear Guide. Magazine.

Its base engine was the AMC 304 V8 from 1971 until the car's final year in 1974. However, enthusiasts may be more familiar with the AMC 401 V8 , which was the more powerful engine and the one that ...

That's why AMC engine builders typically go the other way and install the doglegs on earlier engines. The 343-and-larger engines have bigger valves than the 290/304.