What is a 304 engine?

What is a 304 engine?

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.

When did the Jeep AMC 304 come out?

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.

What kind of engine does a jeep have?

Jeep Engine: AMC 304 V8. 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.

When was the last year of the CJ 304?

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.

How much horsepower does an AMC 304 have?

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.

What kind of models did Jeep have in the 1980s?

There were 14 trim models throughout the years: Base, SE, Wagoneer Limited, Briarwood, Pioneer, Pioneer Olympic Edition, Chief, Sport, Country, Classic, Limited, Laredo, Freedom and 60th Anniversary Edition. The Jeep® Comanche (also called the MJ) was a pickup version of the XJ Cherokee.

What kind of transmission did a Jeep CJ-8 have?

Componentry largely paralleled the CJ-7’s, though a V8 was never offered in the CJ-8, and six-cylinder Scrambler models could get the AMC Model 904 automatic transmission. Known internationally as the CJ-8, the open cab pickup was available in either soft top or hardtop configurations.

What was the model year of the Jeep CJ-5?

The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found here. The following versions and sub-models of Jeep CJ-5 AMC were available in 1980: 1980 Jeep CJ-5 2.5L (man. 4) specs 1980 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo 2.5L (man. 4) specs Jeep CJ-5 Laredo 2.5L (man. 4) , model year 1980, version for North America U.S.

Where can I find the wheelbase of my Jeep Wrangler?

If you have a Windows Machine: Use Ctrl + F (Control + F) to type in your Jeep model and find it in the table. If you have an Apple Machine: Use ⌘ + F (Command + F) to type in your Jeep model and find it in the table.