MERICA !! vs MERICA !! 68 AMX 390 vs 69 Rambler SC/Rambler 390 1/4 Mile Drag Race - RoadTestTV
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2020
- Which is Faster 1968 AMX or 1969 AMC SCRambler ??
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Two Old school muscle cars go head to head in a 1/4 mile drag race. Both cars are competing in the Pure Stock Drags, so modifications are limited to porting, blue printing and minor weight reduction without altering the stock appearance. That means stock intake manifold, stock exhaust manifolds and street tires.
The rare and little known muscle cars in the the video were built by the now defunct American Motors Corporation (AMC). AMC was known for making 4 door sedans and station wagons, so these 390 cubic inch, 4 speed, posi rear beasts were a departure from AMC's family car formula.
The 69 SC/Rambler is the video is powered by AMC's 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 315 horsepower, is backed by a 4 speed manual transmission and a 4.10 posi rear.
The 1968 AMX in the other lane was also built by the now defunct American Motors Corporation (AMC). This particular AMX is also powered by AMC's potent 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 315 horsepower and backed by a 4 speed manual transmission. The AMX has a 3.91 posi rear.
AMC vs AMC, 390 vs 390, 4 speed vs 4 speed, 3.91 vs 4.10, so, WHO WINs? Watch the video and see what happens.
Comment below - Tell us what you think and which car you'd rather own after watching the video...
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Back in 74 when I was stationed at Travis AFB CA, someone on the base had 2 of the 68 hurst ramblers. He used to park them in front of the 916th SAC squadron HQ. At the time, I had no idea these things were going to become so rare and valuable.
I remember the good old days when cars like that roamed the street with GTO's, 442's, Mustangs, Camaro's, Barracuda's and Chevelle's. (The list goes on and on) Was a good time to be a car nut.
and I'm glad I owned a lot of those cars back then! I was even lucky enough to be one of the few in high school with a 1978 Ttop Z28
I'm with you. I just read your comment, and realized I wrote almost the exact same thing. My cousin sold his 1971 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 convertible in 1991. Red with white top, white interior, and automatic on the floor with console for 5k. All original, including wheels, and correct air cleaner. I think they only made 81 that year. I didn't even know it was for sale, or I would have definitely bought it. I still pour salt on his wound everytime I see him. Then he reminds me about selling my 66 Fastback GT four speed. Then we both cry together.
those redline tires on the AMX look great! What a cool race
Cool to see that old AMC muscle still running strong....great race!
I'd love to also see a Javelin SST and a Gremlin 401. Imagine even a retired Matador 401 police car!
Both beautiful cars.
how many times i"ve seen this race growin"up in
Kenosha WI,, the plant was there,, Evertbody worked there,, better days"
Kenosha Muscle
Did I hear rubber in all four gears? Great race, great cars and great therapy!
@Tony Gutierrez They were both chirping tires during shifts, watch & look at each car very closely.
My first car out of high school, used 68 javelin 343 4 barrell. 1971. Automatic. In detroit. Car went down to ft. Lauderdale, then up to Marquette, Michigan. Good car.
All things being equal, the 200 lbs difference in weight equates to approximately 0.20 in et (1/10th of a second per 100 lbs of weight).....the "lighter" car did win, but 0.60 in time and 5 mph difference in speed was probably more motor hp than weight or a combo of both......that SC/Rambler had a little more balls than the average "stock" SC/Rambler.....love to see AMC's hilighted on this channel......keep them coming!
The SC/Rambler actually has 400 hp. You saw the jump by the Javelin and he got ran down. RAN down. AMC had factory drag packs... ALL SC/Ramblers had a hot cam and higher gears
@net-rioter Not ALL SC/Ramblers had hotter cams and bigger gears...LOL....they COULD be dealer installed from the Group 19 catalog but they DIDN'T come from the factory like that.....You COULD order 2.87-5.00 gearsets....Edelbrock r4b manifold....Holley 3 barrel carb....Doug Thorley headers, etc. I have a '69 AMX (bought in 1982) that has several Group 19 parts that the original owner (I'm the 2nd owner) got installed at the dealer....it runs 12.80's all day long....so like I said the SC/Rambler pictured had a weight advantage for sure and a bit more HP than the AMX.....no disrespect I'm an AMC guy and the SC/Rambler is one of my favorite AMC along with the Rebel Machine, and SC/Hornet 360
@@FIRE-WOOD i just finished watching a youtube video of the guy who did the hurst cars and he's trying to sell the RTS cuda, rapid transit system car that he built back in 71. He was the same guy who did the sc ramblers which was a surprise to me. Its interesting to hear him talk about how he did the mods for hurst and hurst would take them to the mfg's and they would either approve or disapprove for production these mods he came up with. For the scrambler he came up with a decal over the glass which amc disapproved but they kept his other mods
Nice to see a little AMC action. Anybody remember the rambler car craft magazine had as a project car years ago? Had a mean ass stroker small block that made almost 700hp on a like 200 shot of nitrous.
If I'm not mistaken had a AMC 360 if I remember low 12s.Amc20 with one piece Axles.
@@Al-mx6ru Maybe it did. Its been so long since I've looked at that article.
One of my friends had a gold AMX in Highschool back in 1980 with a 390/4 speed. But getting a muscle car then was easy. There were dozens of em running around, and for cheap. 69 Camaros, 442's, G.T.O.'s, Mustangs. You name it. I had a numbers matching 66 Fastback Mustang G.T., with a Hurst 4 speed, valance exhaust, fold down rear seats, foglamps, and the original radio. It was maroon with lower side white stripes, with the GT badges. Bought it from an elderly man that had it in his garage since new. Then, I really had no clue what I owned. I knew I had made a mistake though. When I watched the new owner I sold it to, drive off in 1987. It was in mint condition, and dont ask me what I sold it for, or I will start crying again.
@Benji Arehart Thanks for sharing those incredible memories from the 80’s!
Great video!! I love my AMC. Just like my Dad's SC/Rambler. He ran 12.80 with slicks leaving at 4500rpm. With group 19 performance intake n headers. With a cute 625cfm carb. Remember these stock times were with crap of a tire bias ply tires. If the 60s n 70s cars had modern rubber there times wood change dramatically in every aspect.braking,handling,accelerating 1/4 mile.older cars handled like crap cs of there tire technology. Tires really make a big difference.
If all those horses hook up in a light car the et's drop like a stone.
The cars in PSMCD run factory correct bias ply tires.
Tach it up, Tach it up....buddy gonna shut you down!
The AMX even got the jump on the Scrambler and still lost. ❤️ The SC Rambler.
Bet my Rambler can beat your Rambler! Great race by 2 very often overlooked muscle cars.
asleep at the switch and still won!
Both beautiful classic muscle
I agree. IN terms of OLD School muscle cars, I'm Into Mopars,BUT I've always loved the looks and performance of Javelins and AMXes.
@@charlies.5777 I love all of them really and I'm fairly young.
@@dr.jillalicecooper2587
That's cool, especially since most of your peers are probably only interested in Hondas with fart pipes!! :-)
@@charlies.5777 I have a loud Honda too. But it is a bike and it's for safety. I would never put a loud exhaust on a civic or any car.
I just love classic muscle
@@dr.jillalicecooper2587
Sounds Good. Just be careful when riding the bike, though. I was riding my 21-speed hybrid bicycle🚲 the other day, and ALMOST got wiped out when some lady veered into my Lane because she was texting!! It's scary AF out there!!
30 years back owned #9076 Red 69' AMX 390 Go-Pak (the stripes) with mild mods. That X was a beast. Sadly it's gone now. Someone totaled it after I sold. Nice to see the stock runs and that Scrambler is a hot one!
Big Mopar fan and love the AMC muscle!
I love my 69 AMX...now a 5 speed go pack. .it is great to drive and always gets a lot of attention..Go AMC
Interesting race. Again, the lighter car won. AMX had too much wheel spin off the line.
The AMX jumped but the lighter Rambler passed and won
Vaya está carrera fue muy genial gracias a que se estaba enfrentando el Amc S/C rambler de 1969 VS el Amc Amx 390 de 1968 Bro buen video pues
The Rambler Scrambler..the 4.10 gears are group 19 parts...I had a 70 Rebel Machine fully decked out...I didn't know that came from AMC. She was a rustbucket, dark blue...5.00 gears and a 500 hp 390. Removable wheelie bars. Bought it for 1200 in 91. No interior or heater. That damn thing would make the rear bumper spark...did high 9s,low 10s..Sold it for 2 grand in 93. They sell for 6 figures now with the factory drag packs. I thought the owner did it..bought it in an estate sale and there was no internet back then..lol
Thanks for sharing. We’ve heard stories about trying to get the Autotrader a day before they hit the stores so you could snap up good deals on muscle cars ! The good old days before the internet … 👍
Screaming AMCs... I didn't know they had that much torque... 425 is good 👍
That scrambler light weight, wonder what muscle car of 60's and 70's was the lightest?
NHRA racing class website says the 69 Rambler Scrambler, 3050 lb. That's with side guard door beams. I would have though the 375 HP 1967 Camaro because it has no door beams and an aluminum intake. But the 396 weighs 110 lb more than the AMC 390, which is really a small block, and weighs the same as a Chevy small block. All Scramblers were light, no options other than a radio were offered. I'm only including factory cars with over 380 cubes built in numbers of at least 1,000. No acid dipped, aluminum block racers.
Nova’s were the lightweights for Chevy
What about the Dodge Dart??!!
@@charlies.5777 NHRA shows the 67 Dart GT 383 at 3208 lb, the Scrambler at 3058. The 383 only came on the GT hardtop, had a deluxe interior that probably added weight.
@@oigeeeni Well Nova's didn't get a big block 396 until 68, that was a bit heavier than the earlier models and had side guard door beams. The 67 Camaro SS396 was just a little lighter, no door beams which saved a good 50 lb. NHRA has the 68 Nova 375 hp at 3,275lb, the 67 Camaro 375 hp at 3,161 lb.
AMX totally cut the tree down, but the Scrambler was able to make up the difference, just.
AMX cut a great light, that SC must be on steroids.