Recent content by wayneswirld2

I've got a source locally, in Austin, that is selling off all of his stuff....complete cars only. I'm working a deal on a '65 4 door just like yours (same color, but a slant 6), but he has a couple more of them. Shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to give you his contact info. I'm still looking...

Good info to have guys, thanks. Looks like I'll be doing a little more research on what's needed to install a disc brake set up in front. Although I DO have the upper control arms, spindles, discs, calipers, etc from my Volare suspension.

I'll end up using an aftermarket floor shifter I suppose. I do have a later model a-body center console that I'd like to keep in the car, but if it hinders the shifter then it won't go in the car. Engine will be turbo'd, rear end will be upgraded to a Ford 8.8, front k member and suspension...

The Hurst shifter is the original Hurst AUTOMATIC shifter from a '65 'Cuda. I've gathered a hodgepodge of parts over the past year to do the swap. I do NOT have the flexplate though, I'm probably going to get an SFI approved one as this car is going to see some track time....If I can't use the...

So what was the final outcome of your swap Memike? I may just have to PM Slantsixdan and see if he can point me in the right direction....

memike, I'm not looking to swap converters. I've got the automatic trans and converter from a '66 'Cuda that I'm looking to install behind my '65 170 that currently has a manual three on the tree....

I've done several manual to auto swaps on other stuff, just never a slant. I know that you have to bolt up a flexplate where the flywheel was, but will the bolt patterns be the same? I dunno, that's why I'm here.....

Want to swap my three on the tree to an automatic. 1965 Valiant, 170 slant. I've been told that I'll have to swap the crankshaft as well because "you can't put an auto behind a slant that's had a manual behind it".... I really wanna call bullsh*t on that, but thought I'd ask the experts around...

Not pulling any legs at all guys. The seller tells me that they are virgins, NEVER installed on a motor. I bought them, now just got to wait for them to arrive. And no, I won't be using them on my turbo build. Think I'll build another nasty little 170 to install them on. Pishta, I sent you...

Anyone know anything about these supposedly factory manifolds? Seller thinks they have never been installed and are from 60-62 slants. I'm going to buy them, but just wondered if anyone recognized them. Just figured out that they are the Hyperpak intake and exhaust manifolds. And, just...

Hey gang. Our plans to install a late model 5.9/56RH engine and trans have fallen thru. I've been thinking of turbocharging our little 170. I see tons of info on turbocharging the 225, but have yet to see anything on the 170. Any pro's, or con's, to using the 170 instead of a 225? Are the...

Good condition Heddman header for small block 1967 and up A-bodies. These are located in Austin Tx. Asking $100 FIRM plus shipping, but would prefer local ish sale. Can meet or deliver within reason. Shoot me an email or message and I'll send you pix. Wayne Austin, TX

Sorry all, but these headers are actually '67 up Abody headers. I was mistakenly told they were early a's. Now I gotta figure out how to edit or delete the post.

Good input sofar, many things that I've read about and are aware of already. MPG is a real concern honestly, I just figured if I could break even in that regards AND have more power that would be awesome. Brakes and suspension will be upgraded after the slant is removed. There is some minor...

Younggun, your car and mine could be twins. Mine was the same color as yours originally, although it's now a crappy flat black, and has rally wheels on it too. I'm going back to the original color. Wanna keep that granny sleeper look. Thanks for the input. Wayno