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Old 01-07-2008, 02:00 PM
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Re: 304, 360, or 401

It depends on what you want. If you just want the V8 sound and moderate power, then the 304 makes a nice option because it can still be really economical if set up right. The 360 is a better choice if you want a little more power without really going crazy. They are cheap to obtain because they are so common. If you really want to go all out with an AMC V8 then the 390/401 is the hot ticket. Forged crank, forged connecting rods, more webbing in the block... It will make more power than the other two, and still be more reliable.

I tend to recommend a 360 for most people. They are plenty durable if you keep it under 6000rpm, and you can make really good power with them.
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