and Wagoneer (1972–1986) Jeep J-Series (1971–1988) Jeep Wrangler (1987–1990) Jeep Commando (1972–1973) VAM Rambler American (1973–1974) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet sedans VAM Rambler American Rally (1973–1974) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet X sedan instead of hatchback. VAM Camioneta Rambler American (1973–1974) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet Sportabout VAM American (1975–1983) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet sedan base model and AMC Concord sedan base model. VAM American Rally (1975) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet X sedan instead of hatchback. VAM Camioneta American (1975–1983) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet Sportabout and Concord base model wagon. VAM American ECD (1975–1979) U.S. equivalent - AMC Hornet DL two and four door sedans and AMC Concord DL/Limited four door sedan. VAM Gremlin X (1976–1982) U.S. equivalent - AMC Gremlin X and AMC Spirit sedan X model equivalent. VAM Gremlin (1977–1983) U.S. equivalent - AMC Gremlin and AMC Spirit sedan base model. 282 The engine was produced by AMC's Mexican subsidiary Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) beginning in 1971 through 1986. This was similar to a 258 in stroke, cast with a larger bore, larger than the 258, giving . All VAM 282s from 1971 through 1978 were still advertised with an output measured using the gross rating system that was last used under AMC in 1971. The 1979–1983 units were measured under the new net rating system. All units were produced in VAM's engine plant located in Lerma, Estado de México. The 282 which had a larger bore is considered the ancestor of the 4.0 stroker engine where it is common for the engine rebuilder to use an AMC 258 crankshaft in a Jeep 4.0 cylinder block – a 4.5 uses the stock AMC 258 connecting rods (with stock or .020 overbore using aftermarket pistons) while the 4.6, 4.7, and 5.0 strokers use the 258 crank but retaining the 4.0 connecting rods. Output for 1971-73 models (gross): Horsepower at 4400 rpm Torque at 2200 rpm Compression ratio 9.5:1 Output for 1974 models (gross): Horsepower at 4400 rpm Torque at 2200 rpm Compression ratio 8.5:1 Output for 1975-76 models (gross): Horsepower at 4400 rpm Torque at 2200 rpm Compression ratio 7.7:1 Output for 1977-78 models (gross): Horsepower at 4400 rpm Torque at 2200 rpm Compression ratio 8.0:1 Output for 1979-81 Standard models (net): Horsepower at 3800 rpm Torque at 2200 rpm Compression ratio 8.0:1 Output for 1979 American 06/S and 1980-81 Rally GT models (net): Horsepower