Is there a junkyard gem slant six combo?

I would say any older one that has a solid lift cam . But get a head without the spark plug cups they had hardened seats . Also have the head done at a machine shop. The head and valve adjustment are the most critical for performance. Raise the compression with cutting the head.

I had a 62 's with a 225's and a push button trans. I would coast the car backward as fast as I could down a steep hill . Hold the throttle flat out and push the low button. As soon as the "tire" was smoking I'd push the second gear button still going backwards. Then I'd here the tire start to sizzle I'd hit drive then back to second when it would start going forward.

We would make the biggest J you would ever see. We had dodges and plymouths. We were not going fast but had a hell of a lot of fun. Those Slant sixes took a beating. Just keep the oil clean they get black quick .