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The Shop => 4X4 and Driveline => Topic started by: dmsjeep on October 01, 2025, 05:27:12 PM

Title: V8 in SX4?
Post by: dmsjeep on October 01, 2025, 05:27:12 PM
I am wondering if an AMC 304 or 360 will fit in the engine compartment if a1981 SX4. I know the amc V8 was offered in the rear wheel drive cars, but will it fit in the engine bay with all the AWD components? If so who makes conversion parts and adapters?
Thank you
David
Title: Re: V8 in SX4?
Post by: EagleSX4_5Speed on October 01, 2025, 05:49:57 PM
It has been done but you will need to fab everything yourself. Some of the rally cars had V8's in them.

This thread has some pics of the 390 in that car.

https://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=46520.0 (https://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=46520.0)
Title: Re: V8 in SX4?
Post by: Still Pat on October 02, 2025, 07:14:29 AM
There USED TO BE a guy in Canada, ey? selling kits IF I recall correctly? I THINK his 'Nest Name' was Hyper Eagle? Terry something maybe? Some old-timer should be able to chime in, I;m going off my (LACK OF) memory from about 15(?) years ago.
Title: Re: V8 in SX4?
Post by: vangremlin on October 02, 2025, 11:14:29 AM
Here is a thread about Hyper Eagle's engine mounts for a V8

https://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=20975.0