Cars > Challenges > “The 401 Experience” Vs “Coupevertible”
1971 AMC 401 AMX/Javelin
“The 401 Experience”
1966 Ford Mustang
“Coupevertible”
Head to Head
About “The 401 Experience”
Rare : Early 71 AMX 401 "Z" Code
Shares in a Racing Heritage. In 71' & 72'
The Trans Am /AMX's ,Won the Manufactures Cup &
Championship Title in SCCA Trans Am Road Racing .
71' Season - Won 7 out of the 9 Races . In 72' Season
finished 1st , 2nd and 3rd. in last race of season !
Some of the designers of the 71 AMX Roger Penske,
Mark Donohue , Chuck Mashigan, ,George Follmer
just to name a few. 71' is the Frist Year for the 401engine.
It is a split year for this model,
Only 745 - AMC - 71' - 401 AMX's were produced ,
unknown # of 4 spd made
unknown # of Early 71' 401's made
About “Coupevertible”
Custom Hardtop / Softtop Conversion
408ci Stroker, Megasquirt EFI w/Holley 900cfm Throttle Body Injection, Unisteer Rack & Pinion Steering, TCP tubular coil-over suspension, Richmond 5 Speed, Mark Williams 35 Spline Rearend
Originally a pale yellow 289ci automatic coupe.
I cut off the original hardtop and can either bolt it back on, install the custom vinyl top, or have her go topless.
VIDEO: Flyin over the camera
VIDEO: 3 shift burnout
VIDEO: Autocross racing
Specs for “The 401 Experience”
ENGINE : 401 - 0.030 over . Keith Black Custom Performance
Pistons w/ Thermal Conductive Ring, Chrome Moly Rings.
The 401 RODS, have been reconditioned Bushed for full floating
pins,with spiral locks. Mildon Bolts & Nuts installed.
The MAINS, have Mildon Studs & Nuts Installed
CRANKSHAFT: Has been Magged, Crossdrilled, Chamfered,
Nitrided & Polished. The assembly has been completely
Balanced Externally Front to Rear. The DECK has been O-
RINGED ( Stainless Steel). New Main,Rod, & Cam Bearings
installed. Hi-Perf. Camshaft 474 Lift - 288 Dur. New Guides,
Hi-Perf. Valve Job, Comp Cam Springs, 10 degree retainers &
locks. Intake is an AMC Elderbrok Torker II with a 4150 series
Holley.A Centerforce II Clutch assembly gets the Horses too
the factory 4.10's Assembled and installed 4/07 FRESH
Run's Like a Cat with it's Tail on FIRE !
Specs for “Coupevertible”
Dyno in 2005: NON-EFI setup - 402 RWHP / 391 RWTQ
1/4 mile: 12.34 @ 116mph / 2.08 60' ( All weather radials )
Dry weight: 2900lbs
Factory Options for “The 401 Experience”
Ealy 401 AMX " Z " Code
" GO - PACKAGE " T - 10 P 4 Speed w/ Hurst Comp Plus
Shifter, Twin Grip Locking Differential w/ Factory 4.10's
Front & Rear Spoilers, Functional Cowl - Air Induction Hood
Handling Package- HD Springs & Shocks, Heavy Duty Cooling
System, Hood T - Stripe, 15"x7" Factory Slots Style Wheels
Air Conditioning, Power Steering ( Eaton Pump ), Power Disc
Brakes, Light Group, Tinted Windows, Rally - Pac Instruments
w/ 140 Speedometer , Leather Front Bucket Seats, Extended
Console w/ Armrest, HD Front Anti-Roll Bar.
Dealersip option : Trendsetter Sidewinder Exhaust
Factory Options for “Coupevertible”
Factory Front Disc Brakes
Mods for “The 401 Experience”
Hooker Headers,
Lakewood
Traction Bars,
Paint :Custom Red & Copper
Pearl
Mods for “Coupevertible”
General information:
Solar Yellow with Black LeMans stripes
Custom hardtop/softtop conversion
Scat 408w stroker ( 351 windsor block )
Holley COMMANDER 950 900cfm TBI ( 534-173 )
4 85pph Injectors - low impedance 1.4 ohms ( 522-43 )
MegaSquirt II ECU
Richmond 5 speed transmission
Mark Williams 35 spline spool and axles
Nodular 3rd member with 3.00:1 gears
Unisteer Power Rack & Pinion steering
Interior Details:
Interior: Black upholstery / carpet
Tach: Autometer 3.5" Chrome
Gauges: Nordskog Digital/Programmable Speedometer
Gauges: Innovate XD16 Wideband o2
Gauges: DIN style Fuel/Temp/Volt gauge
Roll Bar: Custom 6 point
Seat: Aftermarket Racing
Harness: RCI 5 point
Steering Wheel: Aftermarket
Exterior Details:
Exterior paint: Nissan Solar Yellow with gloss Black stripes
Fibreglass: Shelby racing apron, Shelby side scoops, Eleanor hood, Chin spoiler, 3.25" flared front fenders, 3.5" rear fender flares, Decklid with spoiler
Top: Original hardtop and custom vinyl softtop
Misc: Shelby style foglamp kit
Performance Details:
408ci Engine Details:
Cubic Inches: 408 (stroked 351W)
Compression: 10.7:1
Crankshaft: SCAT 9000 series
Bore: 4.030
Stroke: 4.00
Rods: SCAT Forged H Beam 6.2"
Pistons: Probe Forged 19.3cc dish
Timing Chain: Edelbrock Double Roller
Oil Pan: Milodon 8qt.
Crank Dampner: Summit SFI
Motor Mounts: Prothane urethane
Cylinder Head Details:
Brand & Model: Air Flow Research AFR205
Valves: 2.08 / 1.60
Port Work: CNC ported and polished
Components: Air Flow Research valvesprings
Rockers: Crane Gold 1.6 Roller 3/8 stud ( 974D )
Camshaft Details:
Brand & Model: Crower 15445
Duration adv int/exh (0.050 int/exh): 285/292 (254/260)
Gross lift int/exh: 0.597/0.578
Lobe Separation: 106
Cam advance/retard: Straight up
Lash: .022" intake and .024" exhaust
Lifters: Crower mechanical roller
Induction System Details:
Intake: Edelbrock Victor Jr 351W
Port Work: Matched
TBI: Holley 900cfm throttle body w/quad 85pph injectors
AFR: LC-1 Wideband O2 kit
Fuel Pump: NAPA inline
Air Filter: K&N 14x4
Exhaust System Details:
Hedders: Hedman Shorty 351W Swap
Pipe Diameter: 3"
H-Pipe: Yes
Mufflers: Glasspacks
Tailpipes: Dump in front of tires
Ignition Details:
Distributor: Mallory Unilite with HEI conversion cap
Ignition: Mallory HyFIRE IVc
Coil: MSD Blaster HVC-II
Wires: Ford Motorsport 9mm plug wires
Plugs: Autolite 3924 or NGK V Power Spark Plug (BKR7E-11)
ECU: MegaSquirt II v3.0
Cooling Details:
Radiator: AFCO Racing alum. 19x26x3
Fan: Perma-Cool 18" 2950cfm electric with thermal controller
Water Pump: Stock 289
Temp sender: GM 25036135
Drivetrain Details:
Transmission: Richmond aluminum 5 speed (RMG-7041710A)
Gear ratios: 3.28, 2.13, 1.57, 1.24, 1.00:1
Flywheel: 13lb Zoom Aluminum (60-3101) w/ARP bolts
Pressure plate: McLeod 800 series diaphram style (360850)
Clutch Setup: McLeod Alum / bronze (260571)
Driveshaft: Shortened with 1350 U joints
Axle housing: 1/2 Ton Truck, narrowed
Axle flanges: Large bearing early Ford 3.5"x2.375" 3.150 dia
Axles: Mark Williams 35 spline
Carrier: Nodular Ford 9"
Differential: Mark Williams full spool
Gear Set: Superior Gear 3.00:1
Clutch Linkage: McLeod hydraulic throwout bearing with Wilwood master cylinder
Shifter: Hurst Drag Racing H pattern with custom adjustable shift handle (Hurst VGate in storage)
Miscellaneous: Hurst Roll Control Linelock
Alternator: PowerMaster 100a internally regulated
Audio/Video Details
Head Unit: Pioneer
Front Speakers: Kenwood 6x9
Rear Speakers: Sony XPlod 10" (2)
Amplifier: 200 watt brigeable
Steering/Suspension Details:
Steering: Unisteer Power Rack & Pinion
Front UCA: TCP Mark II tubular
Front LCA: CPP Mini subframe w/tubular LCAs
Springs Front: 600 lb/in TCP Coil-over with 2" drop plate
Springs Rear: 5 leaf reverse eye
Control Arms: Grab-A-Track (upper relocated 1" lower)
Front Antisway: 1"
Rear Antisway: 3/4"
Front Shocks: VariShock single adjustable
Rear Shocks: KYB Gas-A-Just
Bushings: All polyurethane
Subframe Connectors: Competition Engineering
Traction Devices: Underride Traction bars (welded)
Wheel Details:
Brakes front: 11" 4 piston disc ( Factory )
Brakes rear: SSBC 10.5" 1 piston disc ( SUM-BK1327-X )
Wheels: American Racing Torque Thrust II 17x11 ( 5.25" BS )
Tires: Nitto 555 275x40x17 / 315x35x17
Slicks: Mickey Thompson 10x26 r15
Wishlist:
Rear coilover conversion ( leaf springs limiting tire width too )
Tremec TKO
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| Points for The 401 Experience | Total Votes | Points for Coupevertible |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 23 | 66 |
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