Crazy guy with crazy dreams

[shanebo]

I really want to convert one of my eagles to a 304 v8. Is there any hardware out there..motor mounts etc available for a job like this

[Gil-SX4]

Most likely you will need to use the engine mounts out of a FSJ (Full Size Jeep).

[thereverendbill]

I believe hyperegale made a kit for putting a V8 in an eagle that holds the front diff

[txjeeptx]

Yes, search for hypereagle's engine mounts. One thing about the AMC V8, in stock form, it isn't much of a performer. With an edelbrock aluminum intake and a healthier cam, and some headers, it can be more fun. If you're looking for easier V8-like power, buying a salvage XJ with a 4.o and swapping it and the fuel injection is probably better than swapping in a stock AMC V8.

There is a SX/4 for sale in my area with a stock 304 already swapped into it. I passed it up because it was poorly wired, and the rear axle was blown doing a burnout, so the seller had a Jeep TJ D35 cobbled under there for rolling stock. The car had too many needs for the asking price, so I didn't get it, and picked up the blue SX/4 I'm currently restoring. After I finish the blue car and sell it, I might consider the V8 car, if its still available by then.

[eaglefreek]

There is a member here, who installed a 304 in his SX4 and was disappointed. He now has a 4.0L and is very happy with it. More power and better MPG.

[thereverendbill]

a 304 would make a great conversation piece that is for sure, but like everyone else says a 4.0 is the better way (or maybe a stroker)

[mudkicker715]

I have both a stroker and a 304. No substitution for cubes or a 4 v carb also running true duals on both. Lots of work left on the v8. Also the v8 benefits from ca.3.50 gears. Versus 2.73 on the stroker.

[hypereagle]

I really want to convert one of my eagles to a 304 v8. Is there any hardware out there..motor mounts etc available for a job like this

You can see my mounts in member products along with some pics of a 360 that I had in my SX4 which I no longer have. It was all fun.

[mick]

I have a 360 in my Green car with a Q-Jet.  It does not disappoint.  The power over the six is greatly increased.  4.0L are great as well, but nothing beats the sound of a V-8.  PEROID!

 http://youtu.be/c7hR8TP1mC0

[txjeeptx]

I'll give you that, nothin sounds like a V8. I was gonna suggest at least the 360 since its more common/more available with all the FSJs out there. Just a lot of work to swap one, so make it worth while. No stock intakes allowed.

[mick]

I'll give you that, nothin sounds like a V8. I was gonna suggest at least the 360 since its more common/more available with all the FSJs out there. Just a lot of work to swap one, so make it worth while. No stock intakes allowed.

I hear ya man.  Mine has a V-8 because it was already setup with a new xmember.  I wouldn't waste my time with a 304 either.  360 or 401

[mick]

I had a stock '74 Javelin with a 304 2v that would put down three feet of rubber when it hit second gear. It was an automatic. No lack of power, I thought.

Sounds pretty healthy to me.

[maddog]

hey shanebo your not crazy your "diseased".

[eaglefreek]

I'll give you that, nothin sounds like a V8. I was gonna suggest at least the 360 since its more common/more available with all the FSJs out there. Just a lot of work to swap one, so make it worth while. No stock intakes allowed.

I hear ya man.  Mine has a V-8 because it was already setup with a new xmember.  I wouldn't waste my time with a 304 either.  360 or 401

There is a 401 for sale for $600 locally. I AM SO TEMPTED!

[shanebo]

Im already in the works converting the 83 to a 4.0 efi head swap....but....there is just somthing about the sound a v8 that no other engine can match...impracticle...yes...expensive...yes....awesom.... YES!!!

And youre right maddog...I have full blown bird flu...of the Eagle variety that is ...No cure for this disease Im affraid.