Converting a 304 to a 360
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- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
A week or so ago I posted about buying a 360 to replace my AMC 304 . The goal was to replace an emissions stripped engine with a complete factory engine. Well after much consideration I pulled the trigger and bought the 360. It hasn't been delivered yet, but I might be experiencing a bit of buyers remorse. Since the 360 is a 1982 engine from a Wagoneer it occurred to me that this might be a computer controlled engine. Would anybody know if it is a computer controlled engine and if it is feasible to remove the computer and still have a working engine?
There is always the option of using the 4 barrel Holly and Edelbrock intake manifold from the AMC 304 on the 360, but then I'm back to the emissions question.
No matter what I'll have the grunt of a decent 360.
Does anybody know where or what color code AMC engine blue is? I've asked around here but the parts guys I've asked so far have looked at me like I'm out of my head, one said I don't stock paint for an Edsel motor either. Sure if I had a spray gun I could have the paint mixed, but I'd like to use a rattle can.
There is always the option of using the 4 barrel Holly and Edelbrock intake manifold from the AMC 304 on the 360, but then I'm back to the emissions question.
No matter what I'll have the grunt of a decent 360.
Does anybody know where or what color code AMC engine blue is? I've asked around here but the parts guys I've asked so far have looked at me like I'm out of my head, one said I don't stock paint for an Edsel motor either. Sure if I had a spray gun I could have the paint mixed, but I'd like to use a rattle can.