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MPG will be a balance of driving style, and vehicle configuration. Each physical item cascades on to the next one. 2.94 gear cars spin more RPM than they are comfortable with at 65, without the OD trans. The OD trans has the OD gear where #3 normally is, so the gear spacing isn't ideal...

slant six | PowerNation Search Above is 2 part video series on a .040 slant six rebuild with a 440 lift cam, head rebuilt, but no significant head mods, Hooker headers, 4 barrel Offenhauser intake with 500cfm Edelbrock carb. 2.5 Magnaflow exhaust. Trans = 904 rebuilt, but no data on stall...

Yes, I think so.

FABO, I wanted to give some feedback. My 1976 Dart Lite sat for several years, primary reason was I was unable to find a decent 1 barrel carb. I have bought and rebuilt 3 units. I rebuilt two unit, and I had someone else rebuild the 3rd. I was forced to bring the car out of storage, and...

The collectors look like they were built with the headers themselves. Granted, they could be the start to duals if desired, or single system and shorten the drop.

With the huge drop to the collector, my gut says truck or van.

1. I dunno how it would look or sound. It might not look "right" on the back of an old mopar. 2. Magnaflow's "suggested retail" on their site is high, to encourage people to look to their other distributors. I bet retail on that muffler would be in the 100-125 range. 3. I agree, sell...

Others will chime in, but I think the first learning step is terminology: HyperPak was a factory performance package that consisted of their manifold, that was later sold to Clifford (if memory serves), headers, and larger carb. Legit HP parts are expensive and hard to find. With that being...

FWIW, my Dart Lite got a consistent 18 with a combination 25/75 combination of in town / and highway, and the highway runs were 55-65 in the AM, minimal traffic, and 25-30 average in the PM in "stop and go" traffic. Combo is 3 speed with 2.94 gears on modern radial tires, and junk carb, overall...

Bear in mind that the Dart Lite and Feather Duster numbers were on the old MPG estimate systems. No accessories, and largely estimates by the manufacturer. I am not aware of any slant 6ers who are legitimately getting 30+ mpg. If they are out there, I have not seen them advertising their...

I would think if seat failed it would have made a huge commotion banging around in the cylinder?

I haven't got that far yet, the car is under the deck out back, and we just got rain and snow, so back yard is a swamp. One of the veterans in the /6 world swears by NGK, and has a specific number that he suggest for plugs, cap and rotor.

I am right there with you. I am bringing my 76 Dart Lite out of hibernation, as it gets better MPG then existing daily driver. I plan on looking at just about every main component and see what I can do to make it more efficient, at minimal cost. Plugs - quality, but take the time to dress...

I saw it the other day. Pretty funky looking.

email me the pictures, and I will post them: myersz -at- everestkc -dot- net @ .

Bill, I like your thinking. You / Shaker / Mad Scientist Mat are inspirational. I know there are others out there, but the overall direction is very exciting.

Frank, Are these the units in question?: http://www.aussiespeed.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=vmj_ace.tpl&product_id=214&category_id=27&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=23

21 MPG is pretty good. Gears in rear end will have an effect, as said. I would look at maximizing each aspect you can: Tire inflation Fluid changes (switch to synthetic, or at least fresh, full new fluid), Adjust drum brakes in rear (possible car has front drums to) to point where...

A couple thoughts: I would look into a valve adjustment, to make sure everything is squared away in that department. I would investigate the HEI modification. This give a full 12V spark energy into the ignition system, instead of running it through a ballast resistor that drops the voltage...

Frank, What do you charge for this service? Feel free to PM me if needed. /6 76 Dart Lite

I like the needle and seat, but I also suspect the float. I ran into a similar situation on a float, it was binging up against the walls, and needle and seat were open. I would also tweak the tab on the carb, to make sure the needle and seat are snug when closed. The setting could have...

I would also suggest confirming hookup and condition or replacing PCV. I had one where previous owner unplugged PCV, but left breather. It chugged huge amounts of blowby into the air cleaner, and soaked the air filter. After hooking up PCV correctly, very little blowby, as PCV is doing its job.

I agree with the other Dan on Fuel Pump quality. I have gone through 2 in 2 years, and it is time for another one. I may step to a Carter unit, if I can find one, and it still made here in the states.

1. Turns over with no issues. 2. Ran a week ago. I have not been able, with work, to drive it in the last little while. 3. I am going to try again, but the trick with the screwdriver in the plug wire trick, and got no spark to ground. 4. I am getting meter tonight. It shoudl be 12v...

1976 Dart Lite 225 slant 6. Has fuel, appears no spark. Can someone walk me back through ignition diagnostic process? It has been a long while since I had to chase no start situation, so memory is a little soft. 12v starts at the battery and then..... Thanks in advance!~

Good info. It is stiting athe moment, it has been toolcold to run her. I will get her fired this weekend. I reallyn need to get a manual clutch cable hooked up, that will make things much easier.

1. I am in Kansas City. I do not know where we stand on the fuel situation....that may be part of the situation? 2. Historically the 2bbl does better on MPG. For now, I have the 1bbl, if I stumble on a 2bbl, or super six setup I would consider going that way. 3. This engine is tired. Leaks...

I agree, the 225 should be better. --EFI would be nice, but not in the budget. --Spark is definately an area for improvement, there is a common HEI modification that puts more spark energy to the distributor, it is coming as time allows. --Air dam or belly pan is in the works, better chance when...

No body is bragging, it is an experiment to get the mileage better. Mileage is not where it should be. You got me! :cheers: Mileage is much easier to obtain, with a snappy small block, with swirl heads, and some compression, camshaft, etc. Sounds like you have a worked over, efficient...

I love the truck. What are your plans with it?