Will gas prices stop you from off-roading?

We crunch the numbers and see what it really costs you. The answer isn't as bad as it looks.

Using the jeepfan.com JK we tested out what the cost difference really is. During a few trail runs to Rausch Creek we kept track of the total fuel usage and applied it to $2.00/gallon gas vs. $4.00/gallon.

From our home base to Rausch Creek it's about 60 miles one way. We filled the JK and set off for RC.

We wheeled the Jeep all day and drove it back and used less than 1/2 a tank of gas or roughly 9 gallons. Not bad fuel usage for a Jeep.

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AMC V8 Tech Question

QUESTION: I have a chance to buy a 1976 CJ-7 with an automatic trans and 304 engine. The body is in great condition but naturally the interior has it's problems, all original.
The 304 seems pretty well used, is a 360 just a bored out 304 or what engine would you suggest for a horse power gain with a minimun amout of trouble? Bob

ANSWER: A 360 is not technically a bored out 304 but will bolt right in place of a 304. All AMC V8 engines since about 1965 share the same outer dimensions and mounting points but vary in bore and stroke to obtain different a CID. A 360 has a wider bore and longer stroke. A few performance modifications can wake up a 304 if the essence of the engine is good. An all stock 360 swap will not bring too much more HP since they only were rated about 30-50 more HP.

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