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Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE
35 messages, Last post on Jan 06, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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#6 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [somedai1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 31, 2008 (11:39 am)
Replying to: somedai1 (May 31, 2008 10:28 am)
Actually Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine this month has an article about building a 4.0 AMC stroker motor.
- somedai1 (May 31, 2008 4:12 pm)
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#7 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [Mr_Shiftright] by somedai1
May 31, 2008 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 31, 2008 11:39 am)
any idea what horsepower the stroker motor produces - i saw something like 190hp - nice but i'd like more - if worked right the same 4.2 motor can produce 235hp but costs around $4k - changing to a 4.0 head with various other mods gives about 210hp (6=8 clifford performance) lots of $$$ too - i expect to spend - but the cost to benefit ratio has to be good/acceptable
- Mr_Shiftright (Jun 01, 2008 7:46 am)
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#8 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [somedai1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 01, 2008 (7:46 am)
Replying to: somedai1 (May 31, 2008 4:12 pm)
I think he was predicting 250HP. You really never know until you get on a dyno and then dyno-tune. Two identical motors can produce different results sometimes. The nice thing about a V8 crate motor is that you don't have to worry about computers and wiring harnesses---you can use a carburetor; otherwise you have to rip everything out of the donor car along with the engine, or alternatively, buy an aftermarket F.I. control system. That can get very tricky.
- somedai1 (Jun 02, 2008 9:10 am)
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#9 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [Mr_Shiftright] by somedai1
Jun 02, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 01, 2008 7:46 am)
you have many good points - it would also suck to get stuff out of a donor to find that it's crappy - so new crate stuff if more attractive to me but more expensive...
- Mr_Shiftright (Jun 02, 2008 4:34 pm)
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#10 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [somedai1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 02, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: somedai1 (Jun 02, 2008 9:10 am)
I guess you could get a throttle body injector motor out of a used GM car from the 1980s---that doesn't have much electronic control. Maybe a C4 Vette motor. They seem to be easily available.
- somedai1 (Jan 17, 2009 7:04 pm)
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#11 of 35 92 eagle talon awd si by dta1818
Nov 24, 2008 (9:45 pm)
i have a 92 talon and i am wanting to take out my stock air filter and put a k and n filter in it. but i have a air sensor on it. i have taken it off to see what it would do and it would not give any boost what so ever.. so if you can tell me what i can do to fix this problem,. i have already put the sensor back on.. i just want to get rid of the air sensor some how. if u could email anything to me..email.. dta1818
yahoo.com thank you
- paisan (Nov 29, 2008 5:15 pm)
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#12 of 35 Re: 92 eagle talon awd si [dta1818] by paisan
Nov 29, 2008 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: dta1818 (Nov 24, 2008 9:45 pm)
You can't remove the sensor. You would need to get a K&N Intake that is compatible with the air sensor you have on your car. -mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#13 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [Mr_Shiftright] by somedai1
Jan 17, 2009 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 02, 2008 4:34 pm)
i'm now considering getting a worked 4.2 I-6 that will put out about 275hp and a Powerjection I fuel injection system that mimics the look of a carb but is fuel injection... expensive but looks like the best way to go without having to do too many mods...
- Mr_Shiftright (Jan 17, 2009 11:15 pm)
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#14 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [somedai1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 17, 2009 (11:15 pm)
Replying to: somedai1 (Jan 17, 2009 7:04 pm)
That's a very LONG motor. Think it will fit without intrusion into the firewall and lots of fabrication? I think a Buick turbo V-6 would be a fabulous way to go with this.
- somedai1 (Jan 18, 2009 8:56 pm)
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#15 of 35 Re: Swap jag v12 into AMC EAGLE [Mr_Shiftright] by somedai1
Jan 18, 2009 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 17, 2009 11:15 pm)
the 258 4.2 I-6 is the stock motor.... a modified one could put out 275hp - but which buick turbo 6 could work?
- Mr_Shiftright (Jan 19, 2009 11:49 am)
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