Dad's ole' truck. I'm going to V8 swap this truck. Super Six runs great. I just can't slant .... lol
I just can't slant .....
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coloradohill
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Oh no, what would @RustyRatRod have to say about that?
MidnightSwinger
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You gotta want to love them and enjoy the aesthetic more than the performance. In a truck they leave a lot to be desired!
RRR, or any other Mopar guy can make a great argument for it staying between the fenders.
And I'm not even going to make it a hot rod. I can't even put my finger on it, and I've owned a lot of slants. The sound? The torque to run up a hill? Distributor location? I don't know, I just can't slant...
MidnightSwinger
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I feel the same way about flat heads and two stroke bikes. Just not my thing. I’m a slant lover though.
340six
King Of Bling
That's one fine looking engine bay.
MidnightSwinger
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Thank you sir, that’s a major compliment coming from you.
I don't even use all the power the slant offers. Most of my driving is a half inch or less of the gas... Can't say it's power related... though it is hilly here and sometimes I could use a small amount more of torque...Turbo
I believe it's just I like the sound of the V8, the way the V8 sits under the hood, and in my opinion how much more accessible the "common parts" are on a V8 (distributor, spark plugs, etc). Even the T-stat standing upwards on the slant is in it's own sense not common sense... LOL. And I'm not picking on slants, just saying that "I can't slant"...
I’m a diehard V8 guy myself, so I think I understand. But I will also admit there’s just “something” about the smoothness of an inline 6 that can’t be ignored.
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I won't waste my time when it doesn't belong to me. lol
My Slant in my Dart runs great and it has plenty of power .
However,,,it only has 27,000 miles on it,,,it’s not worn out yet .
Also,,,it has a Clifford intake with a 4 barrel Edelbrock,,,and headers as well
That probably helps some .
Tommy
However,,,it only has 27,000 miles on it,,,it’s not worn out yet .
Also,,,it has a Clifford intake with a 4 barrel Edelbrock,,,and headers as well
That probably helps some .
Tommy
Exactly. There are many good reasons to keep the slant in, but it's all in the eye of the beholder. Make your vehicle to your liking is what I always say
I read that and instantly saw in my head bugs bunny freaking out.
TF is wrong with two strokes?
The sound, the smell, the blue smoke filling the entire length of the creekbed, the instant torque!
I believe it's just I like the sound of the V8, the way the V8 sits under the hood, and in my opinion how much more accessible the "common parts" are on a V8 (distributor, spark plugs, etc). Even the T-stat standing upwards on the slant is in it's own sense not common sense... LOL. And I'm not picking on slants, just saying that "I can't slant"...
Swapped out a slant 6 for a 318... Totally transformed the Truck.
Sold the slant 6 engine to a guy with a Swather (farm machinery) and he was happy to get it.
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I have my dad's original 1987 pick-up..........Last year for the slants. I was going to swap in a Cummins, but I just don't have the heart to. It makes more sense to have a bigger, more powerful engine but hey, my dad bought it new. What can I say
Nice truck !!
Totally get it!I have my dad's original 1987 pick-up..........Last year for the slants. I was going to swap in a Cummins, but I just don't have the heart to. It makes more sense to have a bigger, more powerful engine but hey, my dad bought it new. What can I say
Booo Hisss Booo To each his own.But with a handle like 318willrun you gotts ta do what ya gotts ta do !!
MidnightSwinger
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It’s not that serious bro.
Needless to say, the slant is an American Icon engine. A lot of history, and a zillion of them made, and all the call to duties they shared.... I'm not taking ANYTHING away from the slant, or it's fans. In fact, I did a short little video giving them the props they deserve! But they've never got a hold of me... so to speak... LOL
In the end.... I can't slant...
In the end.... I can't slant...
Dartsun
Mopar Dude
I'm with you on the slants. I couldn't yank the 225 out of my 69 Dart fast enough. Sadly it's been sitting with no engine now for 15 years. Maybe I should've left the slant in there to yard move. Lol
Yes! Have something ready BEFORE yanking ... ha!
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