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Paul Ceasrine · 02-04-2012, 08:04 AM

In 1967, American Motors started to take an aggressive approach towards performance.

Available through an 'Over-the-Counter Program', a "Performance Parts
Catalog' was offered.

Dealer installed options were available for the 290 and 343 engines.

Catalog Items;
* Performance Camshaft and Kit
* Doug's Headers
* Thrush Mufflers
* Mallory Distributor
* Holley Carburetor
* Traction Bars

Though the 2-Door Hardtop Models were sharper looking, Junior Stock
AMC drag racers and several dealerships opted for the 2-Door Sedan,
as the stronger roof post provided more body strength.

Several racers experienced body twisting problems with the 2-Door Hardtop, as a result of the Uni-Body construction.

Drag racers with the 343/280 HP engine in a Hardtop Model experienced severe body twisting, even breaking windshields and
snapping off trim moldings.

The 343/280 HP engine started to have some success in mid-1967,
as several Street/Strip Junior Stocker Drag racers were getting there 2-Door Sedans into the 14.20's, as well as closing in on the 100 MPH range.

In 1967, the 343/280 HP engine in a Rambler American or Rogue would be found in C/S or C/SA (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)

02-04-2012, 08:04 AM	#9
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Rambler All-American In 1967, American Motors started to take an aggressive approach towards performance. Available through an 'Over-the-Counter Program', a "Performance Parts Catalog' was offered. Dealer installed options were available for the 290 and 343 engines. Catalog Items; * Performance Camshaft and Kit * Doug's Headers * Thrush Mufflers * Mallory Distributor * Holley Carburetor * Traction Bars Though the 2-Door Hardtop Models were sharper looking, Junior Stock AMC drag racers and several dealerships opted for the 2-Door Sedan, as the stronger roof post provided more body strength. Several racers experienced body twisting problems with the 2-Door Hardtop, as a result of the Uni-Body construction. Drag racers with the 343/280 HP engine in a Hardtop Model experienced severe body twisting, even breaking windshields and snapping off trim moldings. The 343/280 HP engine started to have some success in mid-1967, as several Street/Strip Junior Stocker Drag racers were getting there 2-Door Sedans into the 14.20's, as well as closing in on the 100 MPH range. In 1967, the 343/280 HP engine in a Rambler American or Rogue would be found in C/S or C/SA (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)