Jeep Engine: AMC 401 V8

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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 401 was introduced in 1974 as an optional engine for the J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It has a cast iron block and cylinder head with over head valves and hydraulic lifters.

AMC 401 V8

Bore x Stroke 4.165" x 3.68"

Displacement 401 (6.57L)

Compression Ratio 8.35:1

Horsepower (net) 215@4400

Torque (net) 320@2800

Main Bearings 5

Valve Configuration OHV

Fuel 4bbl

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Photos courtesy Christo Slee.

Last modified Thursday, 14-Oct-1999 14:00:41 MDT

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