Why are there no 1971 slant six engines around?

[tom999w]

I've looked at over a hundred engines for sale over the past year for a 1971 slant six, and not one of them was a 1971. What's going on with 1971 engines? Alot of them were made, but none exist today for sale....

 

[toolmanmike]

I've looked at over a hundred engines for sale over the past year for a 1971 slant six, and not one of them was a 1971. What's going on with 1971 engines? Alot of them were made, but none exist today for sale....

That's strange for sure. If you are looking for a specific year, I would suggest a Parts Wanted ad instead of relying on other's sale ads which haven't been working in your favor.

 

[Darter6]

My 71 Duster had a 198. Many mistakes for a 225. I am a big fan of the good 'ol Slant.Sorry to say that not many care and by now most are scrapped.

 

[67/6barracuda]

Not that I’m ready to rip it out yet. However, I may plan to V8 swap my 71’ duster slant six in the future I have everything to swap but I’m enjoying the slant for now. I’ll keep you in mind in case you can’t find one.

 

[Professor Fate]

If you're going by casting numbers, keep in mind that a late '70 casting (August +, or so) is also correct for a '71 model year body, especially an early build date.

 

[Demonracer]

Check with Bridger Bollinger over on the FM&J site, when I was there a couple of years ago he had a large amount of slantys.

 

[Darter6]

You are too far away. I have a 71 casting in a 72 Dart right now. Not worth the expense.

 

[tom999w]

You are too far away. I have a 71 casting in a 72 Dart right now. Not worth the expense.

Dam

 

[TT5.9mag]

Didn’t slant 6 production run from the 60s through the late 80s? Find any old slant and drop it in. Are you restoring a slant 6 car? Seems cost prohibitive.

 

[tom999w]

Didn’t slant 6 production run from the 60s through the late 80s? Find any old slant and drop it in. Are you restoring a slant 6 car? Seems cost prohibitive.

Ya, I'm looking for the correct engine, 1971.

 

[Cranky]

Ya, I'm looking for the correct engine, 1971.

Then start a wanted ad!