Can't let disparaging comment Re: AMC 360 go unchallenged (especially amidst so much wailing and gnashing of teeth on the List Re: PRV)... 1974 low compression (8.5:1) trim in a Javelin: 285 net HP @ 4800 RPM 390 max ft lbs torque @ 3200 RPM) 0-60 mph: 7.8 seconds (3800 lbs curb weight) 1/4 mile: 14.8 seconds @ 95 mph Very respectable numbers IMHO... 1974 was the only year for AMC power in the Bricklin (you do realize that Bricklin predates DeLo, and thus could hardly be considered a "copy"). Bricklin utilized Ford's ancient FMX transmission in lieu of better contemporary C series. Replacement Windsor engine was also on its way out in lieu of Cleveland series. Ford apparently sold Bricklin whatever it no longer needed for its own purposes. A little bit of AMC trivia for you: external dimensions of all 2nd generation AMC V8's are identical. You could effortlessly drop a 390 or 401 into your Bricklin. A little bit of Bricklin trivia for you: differential and drive axles are AMC, even after production converted to Windsor 351. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "nitrousgarageworks" <nitrousgarageworks@xxxx> wrote: > > > > > Greetings DMC Dudes. Just throwing in my 2 cents, to keep the > conversations, and arguements going here (heh-heh): > I'm kinda skeptical about the new K & N airfilter assembly, > the "top hat" as I call it. I'm concerned that water may splash into > the engine compartment, and onto the top of the filter, and since the > top of the filter is a filter in itself, get sucked into the engine. > I'd opt for the standard K & N airfilter, and keep some kind of > protection over the top of it. Plus I found you don't have to oil the > filter, I use mine dry, and just rinse it in gas, and blow it out > regularly. I also lube the rubber seals on it, top and bottom with a > thin coating of synthetic grease to ensure a solid seal. Synthetic > though, not petoleum based, as it will eat at the seals. > Another idea I found was using Amsoil products; They're rather > pricey, but of supreme quality, aircraft grade, that allows for > extended drain intervals, superior protection, and so on. I opted for > the 5W30 grade, as I found an article in a hotrod magazine, about > that grade yielding the best increase in horse power. Not alot, but > HP is HP baby! > I did a little research on the Brickin car too; What a piece of > crap! A kit car, with a look that tries to copy the DMC cheaply. Plus > it's AMC powered, and that says enough bad right there. Not even a > contender for further investigation on my part to be sure. > I also found another nifty product that works: RedLine Racing > Products makes a product called Water-Wetter, which reduces the drag > coefficient on radiator coolant, and allows it to flow faster, pick > up and disperse heat faster. It's about 10 a bottle, and the > immediate effect I can witness to is: It drops the car's radiator > temp. by about 20 degrees. And we all know that heat is a car's worst > enemy, and cause of most wear. > Well time for me to shut up, and sit back. That's all I have to > add, hope you fins some of it helpful. > S To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/