AMC Engine Build Parts from PRW are here! AMC 304 build, AMC 360 build, AND Mopar Stroker!?

[@chrisbridges7497]

Hydro boost with wilwood classic brake kit. They now make brake kits that fit 15” wheels. Works GREAT!

[@LucoreAuto]

Did you do front and rear or just front? Heavily considering something like that because slowing this thing down in a short shut down MIGHT get a bit sketchy!

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

When I 8.8 swapped my cutlass I lost holding power by using the explorer discs. I could get at least 500 more rpm with the rear drums foot braking against the converter.

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@LucoreAuto]

Whoa Terry! Thanks for that!

[@clydecranmore7320]

Love the amx amc cars

[@LucoreAuto]

So do we but they are leading us down a dark and twisted hole!

[@RobbiesSpace]

❤ thank you

[@LucoreAuto]

No no no, thank YOU Robbie!

[@jamiebruce1597]

Love y’all’s channel and am looking forward to seeing the machine work!

[@leprechaungarage]

I’ll be watching for more machine shop videos in this 400 stroker . Great video , love what you guys do .

[@sckjcrsweet750]

Luv da AMC

[@LucoreAuto]

So do we! It's hard not to!

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

Neato! You visit another shop and I get to hear the compressor run...just like home....GG!

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy LUCORE. ... Any AMC Content is WUNDURFUL Content 🙂 Thanks COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Four wheel disc brakes. They don't have to be real big. Some of the 70s, and early 80s Trans Ams had factory 4 wheel disc brakes. They would be perfect for your Pontiac!

[@LucoreAuto]

There ARE some good options for "stock style" 4 wheel disc brakes that would still clear the factory 15s. But is that ENOUGH brake? This thing puts down some pretty serious power even choked down like it is.

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

Just get an smashed up GTO an freshen it up the LS1 & trans an use the engine management from the GTO as leave it injected as the are so reliable in that form. The jeans part at the end made me spray my mouth full of coffee all over my monitor. Cheers need the laugh bud. Respect from New Zealand.

[@Amxracer]

Cool 😎 . Let’s go guys !

[@LucoreAuto]

We're goin we're goin!

[@fooledman]

Makes me really miss my '76 LTD metal flake brown 4dr Brougham Landau.

[@jimmy_olds]

Mike is awesome

[@MrSaabviggen]

double check the proper weight is on that damper.. i run a prw on my 360 it came with a 401 weight had to swap and be sure to torque and lock tite the small bolts accordingly

[@hhubbs3760]

I had great success with a vacuum can plumbed inline with the stock booster. It's been several years but mine was yellow and I seem to recall Moroso made them as well. My brakes were real sketchy after my radical cam upgrade and that helped a bunch

[@sonnyhickman]

Agree with the below, disc in front only would be my thought.

[@gregorywilliams6774]

4.3 vortec twin turbo. Plenty of power. Light. Drivable.

[@LucoreAuto]

We've actually got some Vortec 4.3 goodness coming for you guys very shortly 😉

[@TurboWraith]

got my shirts ordered one of each maybe you will have it back in Pensacola

[@LucoreAuto]

Thank you so much! You are directly funding our Bad Decisions!

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

I would do a manual, disc, disc up grade.

[@LucoreAuto]

Ohhhh now there's an idea! Stock size? Enough braking power to slow this thing down?

[@ritchschut1997]

I am typing this prior to hearing your suggestions for the brakes. Personally, I would convert to a manual setup. It isn't hard to hear just how much overlap that cam has which means extremely low engine vacuum. I would also convert the front end to disk and use a slotted rotor ( I don't suggest drilled and slotted, just slotted will be fine ). That can all be done reasonably cheap. EBC sells the pad and rotor kits pretty reasonable. For a manual master and calipers I would say the stock style parts would do you just fine. If your not satisfied with the brakes after that, then convert the rear to disk. Be what would be considered old school with that volvo, small block time. I would also do a cast steel stroker crank. Not suggesting do a 421 like Bill, but some odd ball displacement. I also don't think you'd need forced induction to build something that is fun to drive and yet get some sort of fuel economy. You can do 350 to 400 HP ( crank ) real easy NA and in a package that is that light, it will still be a hoot to drive. 9.5:1 to 10:1 dynamic compression with a good flowing aluminum head and a 750cfm carb with a decent cam will fit the bill and still run on pump gas easy. It is also fairly budget friendly. The only thing I would add, try to find a spread bore carb like a q jet ( or better yet a spread bore holley if you can find one ) that way when just cruising your easier on fuel. As far as finding younger machinist go, that is a tough find for 1 main reason. We live in a throw away society who doesn't (generally speaking) believe in fixing things. It also doesn't help that it seems like you get looked down upon if you get your hands dirty while earning a living. Everyone seems to want cheap and easy. When building cars, it isn't always clean, cheap or easy. Anyway, I will step down off the soap box now that I have dated myself to some degree....lol Sorry for being a little long winded.

[@HeadFlowInc]

True Power with some economy: Gen 4 LS 4.8 “freshened” w/ BTR Torque cam. Single Turbo setup. The LS 4.8 is really a better/stronger small bore SBC 327

[@LucoreAuto]

I've actually been SUPER tempted to do a 327 LS for a number of reasons! That's on the list!

[@HeadFlowInc]

@@LucoreAuto The 4.8 with its 3.268” stroke and 6.2750” connecting rods has a Rod/Stroke ratio 1.92! 😳 Bonus 4.8’s are super affordable

[@jonkline5519]

GM disk/drum with vacuum reservoir added To allow for low vacuum because of your choppy cam Or better yet hydro boost because of your low vacuum won't effect brake effort or effectiveness Disk/drum will fit 15 inch rims Even if you put 11 inch Big car drums on the back

[@hondatech5000]

Ooooorrrrrr Kswap sbe+ring gap+cam/springs+turbo

[@jeffconklin1186]

A1 auto sells drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads for a good money. I put them on my 98 dodge diesel truck I’ve ever owned for 15 years and I thing never stop that all good.

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Small block 327 with a twister volcamino would be cool.

[@USN_Ret-]

💥💯

[@LucoreAuto]

Always appreciate the support sir!

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

Hydro boost for sure and then hello TBM!

[@LucoreAuto]

TBM? Whooaaaa easy there tiger! Gotta keep SOMEWHAT budget friendly! 👍

[@hhubbs3760]

Volcamino would be best with a 4.3 V6 with turbo. The Buick gn's were super fast and dependable

[@geraldparker7008]

1969 mustang offered manual discs .and slot of guys do them on their 50-60s cars especially single masters its a good cheap up grade yes power brake are the best .But manual is wetter option over drums,its just a personal choice.but you should do what you are comfortable with and do the best job for your needs.

[@timsekhon5299]

Austin ,it would be cool to see a nice 390 or 401 , with some Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake, nice hydraulic roller and a healthy 10:1 compression.

[@LucoreAuto]

We're working on getting our hands on a 401 to build but that won't be happening quickly. Unfortunately those things are also SUPER rare compared to the 360s. Since we're probably going to abuse it.. would feel real bad about hurting a 390 or 401 :(

[@1982MCI]

​@@LucoreAuto you'll have to abuse a 401 really bad tho to hurt it Austin. The high nickel content AMC used in the blocks made the blocks a lot stronger than say ...... a small block Chevy for example, lol, but seriously tho, it's a strong block and the thick cylinder walls give us the opportunity to do incredible things. Instead of building a Volcamino, get an 87-91 jeep Grand Wagoneer woody wagon and there's a good many in Ohio and surrounding rust belt states that have them where they had rust in the roof but lower sections were solid and guys are cutting the roofs off while maintaining the front buckets and mid row bench and a huge cargo area with drop down tailgate. It would be much the same as what your talking about with the Volcamino but the jeep will be 4wd, sits a bit higher than Volvo, will have a much better ride than the Volcamino, will be 360 or 401 powered with a good 727 torque flight tranny and they just look fricn cool as he**! Most guys make a jeep CJ style bikini top that goes from windscreen to roll bar behind back seat or if you leave steel roof to right behind back seat and cut it open at the cargo area so everything would still function as normal and you can drive it in pouring rain or snow or mud , etc. It's totally your call but it would be a much easier, cheaper build, would be cool as heck and folks will be stopping you everywhere to talk about it. I can't ever go anywhere in my factory one without folks stopping me everywhere and I think this would even be worse. There's been several on FB the past 6 months done up this way and they are just way cool man! They give the feeling of a Jurassic park style truck on steroids yet gives you the convenience of being able to haul stuff easily in the back. Just food for thought since you were discussing the Volcamino but I'll support you no matter what direction you guys go!!

[@michaelfowler8289]

If you watch Merlin's old-school he does a VW chopped newer style bug they sell truck kits out of Australia ready to go basically mostly weld on some bolt-on but they're cool looking kit

[@michaelfowler8289]

Think of the headlines Austin buys a Aussie kit for his Volvo. VolCamino

[@davidgough1161]

hydroboost, disc, disc. oem calipers with upgraded rotors and pads

[@geraldparker7008]

Manual disc drum or whatever you are comfortable with.

[@LucoreAuto]

Hadn't considered the manual option honestly but not a terrible idea BUT... worried about stopping force with this big thing!

[@charlie225]

Austin, ur like a little kid at Christmas!😉

[@LucoreAuto]

Will totally own that ;) Perpetual optimist over here!

[@jasonbrommelkamp7196]

3.8 supercharged?

[@donald-1463]

Check your ⛽ situations for fun

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Find a 2WD Trailblazer and swap the Atlas 4200, Tranny and rear axle into the Volcamino. I like your thinkin' and love your projects. Cheers and greetings from the Great State of Alaska.

[@wilga80]

Good one. Will you be at the AMC Club dinner? If so, looking forward to seeing you there.

[@LucoreAuto]

Hmmmm not sure.. when is it?

[@wilga80]

@@LucoreAuto AMC Club dinner is April 15 6pm at Der Dutchman Plain City. Free for those who worked at the MoparFest. Thats where I met you. I am the guy that has the 401 engine we talked about.

[@overlybuilt5110]

Turbo 4.3 in the Volvo, reproduction Typhony manifolds are available cheap!!

[@LucoreAuto]

Hmmmm now THAT's something that never even crossed my mind! Leave it RWD or try to AWD swap it?

[@overlybuilt5110]

@@LucoreAuto As kool as the AWD would be, RWD for simplicity.

[@overlybuilt5110]

Sent you a pic in FB messenger

[@royady5558]

Hydra with disc disc factree gm stuff so wheels will still fit.

[@LucoreAuto]

Think that's enough stoppin power to hustle this big girl to a stop with the level of power she's at?

[@robertstansifer1582]

Twin turbo LS or Pro Charged LS

[@LucoreAuto]

For me personally ProCharged or TorqStorm would be the option

[@williamswift4050]

How about a warmed up 401

[@LucoreAuto]

If that weren't so dadburnexpensive! We will likely do a 401 build at some point just have to find a good price and put it in something we aren't going to beat the brains out of!

[@williamswift4050]

Randall AMC mesa AZ 1972 gremlin X 401XR. Lighter than your spirit AMX

[@michaelfowler8289]

355 rear end gears a 480 le with a full lock up converter

[@LucoreAuto]

Thinking a decently build SBC with a bit of belt driven boost? :)

[@michaelfowler8289]

@@LucoreAuto will a 350 horse 350 is a proven engine from the Camaro to the Corvette done right good guides iridium seats steel crank 4-bolt main ARP studs and don't forget to run a dry sump😲🤔😁

[@TimBrown-si4pl]

You guys need to contact a Kaeser Compressor rep and get a rotary screw compressor so quiet you wont be interrupted

[@LucoreAuto]

Unfortunately those things are EXPENSIVE and we're busy wasting all our money on car projects! Also only have 2 phase power in the shop so that limits our options a bit :( Sorry for Mr Compressor!

[@Stevesbe]

Ls AMC FTW

[@michaelfowler8289]

Pontiac doesn't stand for poor old knob thinks it's Cadillac what a badass sound machine

[@Harold_That_Guy]

Second generation Trans Am disc brakes from the factory should be an easy swap on the LeMans.

[@LucoreAuto]

Hmmm that's an idea, and leave the vacuum and rear drums?

[@Harold_That_Guy]

@@LucoreAuto I used to have a 79 Trans Am. My friend had a 72 Nova. He would always threaten to steel the 4 wheel disc brakes because the the rear axle was a direct bolt in, and the front brakes looked to be as well.

[@dwaynekaye2000]

Ls swap with a lil turbo should have you pointed in the right direction, pretty common mod with Volvo's here in Australia they make cool drag n drive cars something just a little bit different.

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Nice to see, and hear the Pontiac again! But why is it sitting so high in the back?

[@LucoreAuto]

We've not ever touched the suspension on this car, that's just how she sits!

[@hjstoesz7478]

I thought Rich was going to make that compressor quieter...Hmmm...

[@LucoreAuto]

We were saving up our pennies for a quieter compressor BUT... something else came up

[@shanelynn7830]

Austin ive got a wild idea for your Volvo. Stay with the Volvo engine but tweak it for more power. 🤔Volvo racing truck

[@LucoreAuto]

Soooo here's the thing that's not a TOTALLY wild idea... however that option is going in the OTHER white Turbo Volvo wagon that I already have.. and that is identical to this one 😉

[@shanelynn7830]

@@LucoreAuto possible Livery on it too?

[@shanelynn7830]

I feel like LS has been overdone.

[@kevinpalmer2975]

Didn't you pick up a motor for Billy in like Minnesota in that Volvo?

[@LucoreAuto]

I ended up taking our box truck at the time but yes same car I came over to Bill's place in. 👍

[@ElizaJane85]

Put a kswap in the Volvo. K20 or k24 with Vtec. NA, its good for 300 hp all day. Boost is good at 10 or 15 pounds for 400 hp and your fuel efficiency will be unbeatable.

[@thomasvittetoe1930]

Ok what kinda mufflers are on the Pontiac , and build a big inch small block like what bill for omg has in the Malibu

[@jonkline5519]

Your Volvo you should look into what Paul Newman for he and David Letterman 5.0 Ford with a 5-speed two matching wagons Procharger on them

[@Tactical_Koala]

For the Volvo upgrade big block V8 super charged Manual Transmission

[@rogerseszek5946]

How about the new 3.6 LS 4 cylinder out of the box it's 326 HP's I think and its different

[@victhemechanic5648]

Disc Disc electric brake pump

[@andrewmcewan8081]

theres a volcomino on a episode of barn find hunter on the hagerty channel from around a year ago . why chevy powered have u seen some of the euro volvo builds on volvo power

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

499

[@LucoreAuto]

More inches for the same price is hard to argue against...

[@michaela.norrissr.6510]

T-type/GNX to Cyclone it !?!

[@michaelfowler8289]

Yswap at all just put a bigger turbo in it😮

[@LucoreAuto]

Lol well technically I could just turn the boost up from like 6 PSI to 16 and that would be fine... but the transmission would probably not appreciate it ;)

[@michaelfowler8289]

@@LucoreAuto so true with that Aussie truck bed kit in a few more pounds on the turbo with a rebuilt engine and a few little extras maybe we'll hi'r compression maybe some bigger valves

[@michaelfowler8289]

350 horsepower

[@michaelfowler8289]

The 350 horse 350 produced by Chevrolet we're mostly the Corvette and Camaro 🤠🤠😎😉

[@davidgough1161]

volvo, 5.3 ls and a 6 speed, leave it as a wagon

[@geraldparker7008]

Barry six or just rebuild and keep the gas milage.

[@Helge198]

Put a volvo v8 in it

[@LucoreAuto]

That is soooooo tempting believe me I've got a project in the planning stages!

[@Helge198]

@@LucoreAuto I got a 760 GLE V6 and would love to v8 swap it

[@ianlegrand3450]

🤜💥🖐️😁🤣😂🤣😂😁🤘

[@RANDOMNATION907]

*QUESTION* . . . can a Chrysler 42RE transmission be converted to a 42RH transmission? . . . Here's why I'm asking. I have a 2000 Jeep WJ (Grand Cherokee). I am going to put an AMC Gen III V8 into it. Period, I'm doing it. I am hoping I can "revert" my electronically controlled 42RE into a mechanically controlled unit. So, I am seeking (hopefully) useful information and insight. This question is for anyone that has an *_ANSWER TO MY QUESTION_* . I don't want to see comments on what _You_ would do. I want to know if a 42RE can be converted to a 42RH. That's it.

[@michaelbottomley2520]

Please put a vinyl roof on that car. It looks a mess

[@andrewmcewan8081]

asking your viewers what they want is pointless they always going to go for the biggest

[@johnfmitchell5356]

Lol 499 or bust

[@bryanadams3735]

Honda K swap.

[@JR-fg2vh]

Ls swap it frfr

[@drdanimalsize]

You need to invest in better microphones

[@LucoreAuto]

We've been discussing that for a while, need to find a good option with noise canceling that doesn't cost $2000 😞

[@drdanimalsize]

@@LucoreAuto I feel like everything costs $2k now lol

[@donald-1463]

A bad idea thing

[@johndillinger8482]

why do u guys continue to deal with those jackasses at performance research? M&M or Bob will probably be fixing their work.

[@johndillinger8482]

oh man PRW is junk

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

If you're going to keep it in that form stock disc brakes front drum brakes rear all you need

[@LucoreAuto]

The nice thing about this car is nothing is stock or original on it so I won't feel bad about fixing/replacing anything :)