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1971 American Motors AMX - Racer401

"the 401 Experience"

Owner:   Racer401
Year: 1971
Make: American Motors
Model: AMX
Est.Horsepower: 425
Engine Type and Size: 401
Torque @rpm: 420
Transmission: T-10 Perf. Wide Ratio
Power Adder: No Bottle, All Throttle
Performance (ET/MPH): N/A
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Comments: 3 Comments
Ratings: 2 votes  
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If You Had To Compete with Chrysler, GM, and  
    Ford ,What would You do ??   Introducing the
      Early 71' AMX/Javelin 401
      The Toughest of all the Javelin's
 
Factory Options: 401 Engine 425hp,"Go-Package" T-10  
4spd w/HURST Shifter,Twin Grip Locking Model 20 Rear  
w/4.10's, A/C, P/S, Pwr/Disc Brakes, Front & Rear
Spoilers, Cowl Induction Hood w/Black T-Stripe,
 Light Group, Tinted Windows, Handling Package,
 Cooling Package,Rally Pack Instruments w/140 Speedo
 15"X 7"Rally Slots, Trendsetter Sidewinder Exhaust,
 ENGINE :401 - 0.030 over,
Keith Black Custom Performance Pistons,
 Chrome Moly Rings .
The 401 Rods have been reconditioned & Bushed,
Full-Floating Pins, Spiral Locks,
 Milodon Bolts & Nuts. Studded Mains - Milodon .
    CRANKSHAFT,  Cross-Drilled , Chamfered ,
   Nitride ,& Polished. Assembly Externally Balanced
 Front to Rear , Deck Has Been O-RINGED Stainless
 Internal oil modification,
 HEADS: Perf Valve Job, 10 degree Retainers &
 Locks, New Valve Guides, Comp Cam Springs,Torker II,
 Modified Holley,
At,slightest provocation of the gas pedal the
401 will Light Them Up, all the way down the road  

Pontiacman
Pontiacman | Guru
Posts: 1038 | Joined 11/09/07
Posted: 08/24/09 10:27 AM

Nice ride.
benander-m
benander-m | New User
Posts: 31 | Joined 10/24/08
Posted: 11/03/08 03:37 PM

Awesome car. You don't see many of them. Excellent job, impressive spec sheet.
directv
directv | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 11/02/08
Posted: 11/02/08 07:59 AM

nice car man!!!!!!!put a picture of it doing a burnout!!!
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