360 swap

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I now have a 258 with t176 trans in my 80cj7 and was wondering if anyone had done a Amc 360 swap with this combo? A few questions for ya.

The 360 came out of a waggy with the th400. Will my t176 bolt up to the motor? Will the T176 clutch work? Will I need a different flywheel? Will driveshafts need to be changed? What about motor mounts?

Anything else I should know?
 
After some research i've found out that my trans will bolt up using my 258 bellhousing but I would need to find a 360 flywheel to make it work.

Since I have a I6 jeep I also found out that id need to change the motor mount bracket on the frame itself.

Still like some feedback if anyone knows anything.
 
I have done 2 swaps from an I6 to a V8.
Yes you will need a new flywheel because the V8's are externally balanced.
Yes you will need new motor mounts. I just buy the after market bomb proof ones and be done with it. You can search around for cj v8 mounts but they dont show up often.
You will need a V8 radiator to keep things cool.
You wil need a V8 throttle cable.
Those are the things that come to mind right now. of course there a alot of small things you will have to deal with also.
 
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