Transmission clutch question

[Loadnplenty]

I have a 1977 CJ7 that currently has a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l and a T-150 -3speed Transmission . I am putting an AMC 360 in my Jeep and keeping the three speed since I like it. My question is what clutch would be best, my current AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l or should I upgrade I the AMC 304 clutch since it is designed for a V8.

Also prior to the motor going in I am going to upgrade the rear end to one piece axles, and do a tranny rebuild which will include a new clutch.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I have a 1977 CJ7 that currently has a AMC 258 and a T150-3speed transmission. I am putting an AMC 360 in my Jeep and keeping the three speed since I like it. My question is what clutch would be best, my current 258 or should I upgrade I the 304 clutch since it is designed for a V8.

Also prior to the motor going in I am going to upgrade the rear end to one piece axles, and do a tranny rebuild which will include a new clutch.

I think you should go with the V8 clutch.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

AMC 258 or 360, both use the same clutch/interchangeable for your swap.

 

[Loadnplenty]

Thanks that's the answer I have been looking for!

 

[mtnwhlr]

AMC 258 or 360, both use the same clutch/interchangeable for your swap.

Quadratec shows a differant clutch for the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l then the AMC 304 .

 

[BIGTRUCKNUT]

How much time is on the current clutch, pilot bushing, and throwout bearing? You'd hate to go cheap now and have to pull it all apart in a year after living behind the new found power of the 360.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Quadratec shows a differant clutch for the 258 then the 304.

See this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zoom-Clutch-Kit-Organic-1-1-8-10-Spline-10-95-Disc-AMC-Jeep-232-258-304-360-/191042766626?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7b094722&vxp=mtr

Same – Same between the AMC I6 & V8

 

[Loadnplenty]

I ordered a new clutch today. With the new motor it was getting a new clutch regardless. Also going to go ahead and do a tranny rebuild while it's down.

 

[Posi]

As mentioned, same clutch. I would make sure you change out the pilot bushing most come with the clutch kit. I use a tap for easy removal, out in 30 seconds.





Side note: PO installed the bushing, broken is how I found it.