Jeep Engine: AMC 304 V8
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The AMC 304 uses a cast iron block and heads with over head valves
and hydraulic lifters. The AMC 304 was introduced in Jeep vehicles
in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in the CJ
vehicles. Early 304s performed well, so well that frame changes
were made to the CJs in '73 to prevent cracks.
Meeting legal requirements
for smog controls on the 304 severely hurt performance of the engine.
The last two years of the 304 in the CJ were in '80-'81. The horse
power and torque specifications of the last version of the 304
narrowly beat the 258 use at this time. The 258 used between
'80 and '81 was putting out 110 HP @ 3500 and 195 ft/lbs @ 2000.
The 304 used from '80-'81 in CJs, J-series pickups, and
Wagoneers suffers in performance.
AMC 304 V8 |
Bore x Stroke | 3.75" x 3.44" |
Displacement | 304(4.98L) |
Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
Horsepower (net) | 125@3200 |
Torque (net) | 220@2400 |
Main Bearings | 5 |
Valve Configuration | OHV |
Fuel | 2bbl |
The '79 304 saw a significant drop in horse power from previous
years.
AMC 304 V8 |
Bore x Stroke | 3.75" x 3.44" |
Displacement | 304(4.98L) |
Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
Horsepower (net) | 130@4200 |
Torque (net) | 245@2500 |
Main Bearings | 5 |
Valve Configuration | OHV |
Fuel | 2bbl |
The 304 used from '72-'78 has the best performance of all the 304s
used in the CJ. The 304 was not offered in J-series pickups and
Wagoneers after 1972.
AMC 304 V8 |
Bore x Stroke | 3.75" x 3.44" |
Displacement | 304(4.98L) |
Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
Horsepower (net) | 150@4200 |
Torque (net) | 245@2500 |
Main Bearings | 5 |
Valve Configuration | OHV |
Fuel | 2bbl |
The ratings for the 304 used in '71 J-series pickups and Wagoneers
are gross ratings.
AMC 304 V8 |
Bore x Stroke | 3.75" x 3.44" |
Displacement | 304(4.98L) |
Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
Horsepower (gross) | 210@4400 |
Torque (gross) | 300@2600 |
Main Bearings | 5 |
Valve Configuration | OHV |
Fuel | 2bbl |
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Photos courtesy Brian Coday
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