Cars > Challenges > “The 401 Experience” Vs “Dreamweaver”
1971 AMC 401 AMX/Javelin
“The 401 Experience”
1971 Chevrolet Vega
“Dreamweaver”
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 “Dreamweaver”
71 Vega with a 74 nose clip
565 BBC dart big M block
Canfield alumiun heads
Callies Mangum XL crank
JE pistons 15:1 compression
Alumiun rods
Profiler intake
1500 cfm Holley dominator custom built by S&S Racing
Jessel belt drive
Jessel shaft rockers
Dry sump system from over seas (ssshhhh)
moroso dry sump pan custom built by Moroso
BG 400 fuel pump
Denebear case powerglide
Pro tree trans brake
Dana 60 (5.88 pro gear set)
60" wheelie bars
Msd digital 7 ignition box
Hvc pro coil
Runs sub 5 second passes in the 1/8 mile
a true family affair
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 “Dreamweaver”
565 ci
single carb
no power adders
powerglide /transbrake
dana 60 588 gear
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 “Dreamweaver”
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| Points for The 401 Experience | Total Votes | Points for Dreamweaver |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 15 | 30 |
Cars > Challenges > “The 401 Experience” Vs “Dreamweaver”