Jeep Engine: AMC 232 I6

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287(4.7L) V8
360(5.9L) V8
318(5.2L) V8
242(4.0L) I6
150(2.5L) I4
173(2.8L) V6
GM 151 I4
AMC 401 V8
AMC 360 V8
AMC 304 V8
AMC 258 I6
AMC 232 I6
"Dauntless" 350 V8
"Dauntless" 225 V6
"Vigilante" 327 V8
"Tornado" 230 I6
Perkins 192 I4
"Hurricane" 226 I6
"Hurricane" 134 I4
"Go Devil" 134 I4

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The AMC 232 inline 6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with hydraulic lifters and 7 main bearings. It was the standard engine in CJs from '72-'78 and in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It is hard to tell it from a 258 by looking at it.

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '72-'78 CJs.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Horsepower (net)100@3600
Torque (net)185@1800
Main Bearings7
Valve ConfigurationOHV
Fuel1bbl

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

AMC 232 I6
Bore x Stroke3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Horsepower (gross)145@4300
Torque (gross)215@1600
Main Bearings7
Valve ConfigurationOHV
Fuel1bbl Carter or Holley

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