I saw this video on YouTube, it sounded like a very simple straightforward explanation of the slant 6 and its benefits and limitations, unfortunately I don't know enough about the slant 6 to know if he knows what he's talking about
What do the slant 6 gurus say, spot on or BS?
Hey Steve. As mentioned, you can find him here. He (Tony) has been around the block for many years. I like that he was honest and humble about being caught out there with the /6. It is indeed a weird engine. Very unique.
I cannot verify a few minor things he speaks about, but I’d follow what he was saying. I’m not a /6 fan for performance chasing. For a people mover and mild hop ups, it’s fine. No doubt!
Much of the hot rod or race parts in the world can be used on the engine but you have to be careful in there application on this engine. Not only is the in line engine leaning, but it has to be addressed as so, not like a V8. The principal is the same but practicing the application of the principle is different.
If your going to build one of these engines outside of stock parameters, speaking with Tony would be a good start. Also contact (IIRC, the screen name is) slantsixdan. He LOVES these engines. You can also visit slantsix.org/com for a bunch of /6 flag wavers.
