[Captainak]

I just ordered a Performance AMC 401 engine from CMEngines to replace to old 304 and am preparing to ship out my T-18 & Dana Xfer Case to Novak for rebuild also.......

Novak Offers a twin stick option for the Dana.........I don't know much about this mod so any insight would be great...

Also what other considerations should I be attending to while these parts are out?(clutch and what not) I wanna get as much done as possible to have her on the road again in spring......

Thanks for the insight .....

[Rattyflatty]

I do believe that there is a art to engine building but to ship your T18/Dana20 combo to Novak seems foolish. Not that Novak isn't good at rebuilding, they are a very reputable company. It's just that the T18/Dana20 by a local guy for what you might pay in shipping or less. Just trying to save you a buck.

[hutch1200]

So..what are the 401's specs? Got a link to the enigine you picked? Dying to know HP and pricing.

[LT1CJ7]

Damn, For $3,500 - $4,000 I'd opt for an all aluminum ls with choice of trans plus adapter for near that price.
But non the less, I'm interested in what you got

[Captainak]

Originally Posted by Rattyflatty

I do believe that there is a art to engine building but to ship your T18/Dana20 combo to Novak seems foolish. Not that Novak isn't good at rebuilding, they are a very reputable company. It's just that the T18/Dana20 by a local guy for what you might pay in shipping or less. Just trying to save you a buck.

Ratty ...... I've asked several shops around here and I can't get a firm quote ..... Yeah no quote at least at Novak price is firm. 1300 shipping and rebuild for both..... What do you think? Thanks for the reply!

[Captainak]

Hey guys here's a link .."Performance Street Engine" section.(http://www.cmengines.com/Engines/Per...3/Default.aspx) . You'll notice they don't have any 401's listed....... I'm gonna be the special "test" person for the 401 ..... There taking my 304 core (free shipping for military) and putting on all my external transferable goodies on it ... Making the oiling mods and then they will Dyno for I think 20 hours and send specs with motor ...... I searched and debated for over a year and I sent them three quotes from other reputable AMC builders .....priced 5200-6800...... They said they could do same for $4500..... So here I am .....

Carolina Machine Engines
Two Time NHRA Racing World Champions!
Over 47,000 Performance, Replacement & Marine Engines Produced Since 1984!

171 Lee Street-PO Box 187
Johnston, SC 29832
Phone 803-275-2549
Fax 803-275-4582
www.cmengines.com

304 to 401 transfer "goodies"

Edlebrock Thunder Series Carberator

Edlebrock Performer Intake (Powder Coated)

Aluminum Valve Covers (Powder Coated)

MSD 8202 Blaster 2 Coil Hi-Performance

MSD 8523 Pro-Billet Ready to Run Distributor

MSD 6201 6A Ignition Control

Blue Max Race 8mm Wire Set

Daystar Polyurethane Motor Mount Black

Professional Products 91102 AMC Harmonic Dampener

Bulltear AMC Serpentine Aluminum Pulley Kit includes:
water pump & pulley
crankshaft pulley
alternator & pulley
AGR power steering pump & pulley
idler bracket with HD double bearing wheel
alternator & bracket
mounting hardware

[roadhog304]

I think $1300 is a bit steep for a rebuild. I only paid $600 shipped for my completely rebuilt T18 and $550 shipped for my rare 1980 scout dana 300. you should be able to get your T18 rebuilt for $500 or less and I would not pay more than a couple hundred to rebuild a dana20. They are plentiful and you can pick up a good one for ~$150 or so.

[Captainak]

Thanks ratty and road hog ..... Where did you get yours done thru ???

[roadhog304]

that is a fine looking engine you have. Why are you having them transfer all of your parts? is it so they can run it on the dyno?

[roadhog304]

i got my t18 and dana 300 both off ebay

[Rattyflatty]

Originally Posted by Captainak

Thanks ratty and road hog ..... Where did you get yours done thru ???

I did mine myself.

[har99]

Like RattyFlatty said, save yourself a buck. The Dana 20 is a super easy rubuild and do the twin stick at the same time. Here are a few links to rebuilds, if it looks out of your whelm, send it in. The twin stick kits usually come with good instructions for and easy disaassembly. Parts mike and Novak are good sources for parts and rebuild kit.

T18 re-builds
http://www.okcnetworks.com/bronco/t18/t18.htm
http://www.jeepfan.com/projects/t-18...ort-shaft-kit/

Dana 20 ( I know its a pirate link, but its a good rebuild!)
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...20/index2.html

[har99]

Another recent rebuild from one of our own:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/da...stall-1128376/

[Rattyflatty]

I took this pile



Turned it into this a home brew twin twin stick

[243]

For 4,500.00 the engine should not have a used part on it!