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AMC 232 I6

The AMC 232 inline 6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head with hydraulic lifters and 7 main bearings. It was the standard engine in CJs from '72-'78 and in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It is hard to tell it from a 258 by looking at it.

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '72-'78 CJs.

Attribute Specification
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement 232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Horsepower (net) 100@3600
Torque (net) 185@1800
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '65-'70 J-series pickups and Wagoneers.

Attribute Specification
Bore x Stroke 3.75" x 3.50"
Displacement 232 (3.8L)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower (gross) 145@4300
Torque (gross) 215@1600
Main Bearings 7
Valve Configuration OHV
Fuel 1bbl Carter or Holley