Is this normal, or am I really that sick?

[Dartswinger70]

For me I am getting older so sometimes Im in a hurry but mostly not. I remember when I was younger life was a rush everywhere time time time thing, now I enjoy driving the speed limit taking in the sights. I do still enjoy V8 power and it can be old school 250- 325 horse range and for me thats fine on the street. It is at the cost of v8 gas mileage also so economy factors in I can see how a slant 6 would be a well rounded between performance and economical expeience. People forget how the big performance engines drank gas but gas was cheap and stopping for gas every other day was just part of it.

 

[Ant]

Nothing wrong with liking slow cars. I actually think they last longer, because they lack the power to break anything.

 

[1WildRT]

Nothing wrong with liking slow cars. I actually think they last longer, because they lack the power to break anything.

Horsepower = wear.... 225 will last forever....

 

[Valiantknight]

Im firmly in the slow lane of this argument. I love ripping up tires as much as the next guy but Ive never felt more at peace than when just cruising. I drive a mildly warmed up slant to keep up on the highway mainly becuase evryone out here in southern California thinks its a demo derby.

 

[Inertia]

I have to drive my Tracker mosta the time .
- If I drive my Swinger for any length of time, ... my cheeks get really sore from my **** faced grin ! !

 

[melcardona]

i sold my last go fast build 41 ply coupe 3 yrs ago......my 64 signet slant is a hoot!!!...15mpg @ 55 ish..2100 rpm..i really like the NO noise and unbeleaveable great ride and handeling..steering and braking...mopar naild it on this little a body!

 

[Lefty71]

Wowewow to the red wheels..... people see you in that puppy, they're gonna remember.

 

[melcardona]

Wowewow to the red wheels..... people see you in that puppy, they're gonna remember.

ive never done red wheels before but this rig was ALLLL RED oh my,...red body old red interior and red engine...no stinkin way.....kept the red engine bay..sefoam blue engine....new red interior..after painting the car....i saw red wheels...it does have all4 ralley center caps now..great little car...got 1500 miles on her now 47000 oe miles....may keep her longer then the others??

 

[cruiser]

One more question for slant six owners. How many of you have a slant six with the heat shield over the oil pump and distributor like the very greasy one in this photo? This is the only slant six that I've ever owned that came from the factory with one. Very stock 1974 Duster. Anyone? Sorry for the low quality photo.

 

[nutz]

ha had the dart out today 225/3speed
we took the country back road
came up on a truck towing a big camper
went for the pass ,told my kid this might be the only time this car has ever passed anything

 

[MadScientistMat]

One more question for slant six owners. How many of you have a slant six with the heat shield over the oil pump and distributor like the very greasy one in this photo? This is the only slant six that I've ever owned that came from the factory with one. Very stock 1974 Duster. Anyone? Sorry for the low quality photo.

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This is meant to be a splash shield. My 1966 Dart had one original. I removed it when I rebuilt the motor as I'm not sure how long I will stay with a distributor.

 

[Charrlie_S]

One more question for slant six owners. How many of you have a slant six with the heat shield over the oil pump and distributor like the very greasy one in this photo? This is the only slant six that I've ever owned that came from the factory with one. Very stock 1974 Duster. Anyone? Sorry for the low quality photo.

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I can't say if all slants came with one from the factory. Many have been removed for access to other things and never put back on. Also many have been broken off.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

I spent a lot of time looking for a good one. Most are gone or cracked.

 

[melcardona]

One more question for slant six owners. How many of you have a slant six with the heat shield over the oil pump and distributor like the very greasy one in this photo? This is the only slant six that I've ever owned that came from the factory with one. Very stock 1974 Duster. Anyone? Sorry for the low quality photo.

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nope...

 

[FISHYPETE]

My unrestored low mile 64 B-body has one. Looks to be lower though

One more question for slant six owners. How many of you have a slant six with the heat shield over the oil pump and distributor like the very greasy one in this photo? This is the only slant six that I've ever owned that came from the factory with one. Very stock 1974 Duster. Anyone? Sorry for the low quality photo.

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[MopaR&D]

Underpowered vehicles aren't really my thing but I don't think you're weird for enjoying yours. If I was going to own a "slow" car it would probably be an 80s-90s Mercedes diesel; slow but excellent fuel economy for its size, great build quality and comfy. If I did get a slant-6 car it would definitely be an earlier A-body with manual transmission but I think eventually I'd swap a 318 into it. Who knows I'm only in my 30s, people say you slow down when you get older but my grandpa (who I'm a spitting image of) was a speed demon all the way up until he couldn't drive anymore lol. My dad drives with a feather-foot and it always drove me nuts lol.