What would YOU do with a slant six?

I WAS going to build the slant six in my 71 Demon. But now I am going with the small block swap.

Too bad, since I have a bunch of parts sitting here for the slant six that will not be going into it!

I have the Offy intake and new Holley 390cfm model 8007 carb. I have the oversized MOPAR valves, guides, retainers and performance valve springs. I was going to mill the head .100 and do a gasket match port and polish job.

All I needed was a set of headers, or Dutra Duals... and a cam upgrade.

Unless you have an overdrive transmission, you don't want more than a 3.23 rear end ratio for a daily driver... especially if you drive on the freeway!

But I came across a 75 Dart Sport Convertriple that the body is shot on. But it has 40,000 miles on its drivetrain. It is a 318 with an A833 4-speed OD trans and an 8 1/4 rear. The entire drivetrain will swap perfectly into the 71 Demon. Plus... I got the big bolt pattern front disc brakes out of the deal!

Putting my parts pile for the 318 together now. Going to use swirl port close chambered 302 casting heads with a mild port and polish job. Plan on using a Lunati Voodoo cam. Headers are a must... running 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust with an x-pipe. Induction will be with a Weiand Stealth manifold topped by a 600cfm Holley carb. An HEI ignition is also on hand and ready to go.

I am looking to build the 318 into a torque monster. An RPM range of idle through 5500 or 6000 rpm is my target. It should be a great combo for the street.

Of course... upgrades are always on the horizon! So I am already planning the build of a 360 that will put out 500-575 horses. Not much good on the street... unless I can get it to hook up without eating tires! But that is a whole other story.

Good luck with your slant six... they can be really fun if they are built up right!