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Paul Ceasrine · 06-28-2010, 09:08 AM

Jeff,
Article in 1970 Car Craft, mentions that the over-all length of the
70' AMX (longer than the 69') with the newer nose, was the big issue with the NHRA, not the new head conversion (if performed). They were convinced (it doesn't mention names) that it would be protested, because of aerodynamics. As you know, the 70' AMX car was 1" lower (newer front-end suspension changes) and 2" longer (extended front-grille and hood) than the 69' AMX car.

Ozzie,
In 68' the AMX was available with other engines, not only the 390/315HP
engine.
The 343/280 HP and the 290/225HP were both available in the first year run AMX.
In 68', the AMX; NHRA class; (390/315HP; #3163 lbs.= E/Stock), (343/280HP; #3096 lbs. = G/Stock).
For some reason, a lighter weight was factored for the 290/225HP AMX (#2836 lbs. = J/Stock)
Not the currently listed #3096 lbs.
Also, the 68' Javelin SST 290/225HP was also classed in J/Stock.
I think the listed weight has since changed.

In 69', the 68'AMX 390/315HP ran in F/Stock, or SS/J (see; Ross Gilbert)
Paul

06-28-2010, 09:08 AM	#9
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 69' amx Jeff, Article in 1970 Car Craft, mentions that the over-all length of the 70' AMX (longer than the 69') with the newer nose, was the big issue with the NHRA, not the new head conversion (if performed). They were convinced (it doesn't mention names) that it would be protested, because of aerodynamics. As you know, the 70' AMX car was 1" lower (newer front-end suspension changes) and 2" longer (extended front-grille and hood) than the 69' AMX car. Ozzie, In 68' the AMX was available with other engines, not only the 390/315HP engine. The 343/280 HP and the 290/225HP were both available in the first year run AMX. In 68', the AMX; NHRA class; (390/315HP; #3163 lbs.= E/Stock), (343/280HP; #3096 lbs. = G/Stock). For some reason, a lighter weight was factored for the 290/225HP AMX (#2836 lbs. = J/Stock) Not the currently listed #3096 lbs. Also, the 68' Javelin SST 290/225HP was also classed in J/Stock. I think the listed weight has since changed. In 69', the 68'AMX 390/315HP ran in F/Stock, or SS/J (see; Ross Gilbert) Paul Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 06-28-2010 at 03:44 PM.