American Motors Corporation, also known as AMC, began life in 1954 after a merger between automakers Nash-Kevlinator and Hudson Motors. It lasted until 1987 when it was purchased by Chrysler. During ...

Learn about Jeep V-8 engines from the AMC 304 of the past to today’s 392 Hemi. Jeep fans have enjoyed all types of engines over the years, from inline-fours to diesels. A V-8 engine, however, always ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

At some point in the mid 1970s or so, GM (with Delco Remy) came up with a new electronic ignition system known as HEI or High Energy Ignition. We've touted this as an upgrade for many engines in ...

American Motors Corporation (AMC) was the force behind the first V-8 Jeep engine. The 304 was a 5.0-liter engine found initially in the Jeep Wagoneer and J-Series pickups, and eventually it made its ...

The 304 V8 was a special engine that AMC stuffed into very nearly everything the brand made during the 1970s.