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Authenticity reference

Engine and transmission configuration

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Reference Details

Common issue
A swapped four-barrel, replacement engine, or manual conversion represented as born with the car. · 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
Confidence
documented · 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
Correct value
Two-barrel or P-code four-barrel 360 and the recorded three-speed, Shift-Command, or four-speed path agree across car and component evidence. · 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
Where to check
VIN and build records, engine identifiers and dates, transmission tag/case and linkage, window sticker, and service history. · 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
Common issue
A swapped V8, four-barrel, four-speed conversion, or current engine represented as born with the car. · 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Confidence
documented · 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Correct value
VIN engine code E, A, H, or N agrees with records and dated component evidence; the N-code 360 uses Torque-Command automatic. · 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Where to check
Complete VIN, engine identifiers and dates, transmission case/tag and linkage, body plate, and build documents. · 1973 AMC Hornet Hatchback
Common issue
A replacement 360 or 401, four-barrel conversion, or four-speed swap represented as factory installed. · 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Confidence
documented · 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Correct value
The 304, 360 two-barrel, 360 four-barrel, or 401 path and its compatible transmission agree with records, family identifiers, dates, and hardware. · 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Where to check
VIN engine character, door tag and records, block displacement casting, valve-cover tag, transmission tag, shifter, linkage, and dates. · 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

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