1971 Dodge Gets A Slant Six - Engine Power S2, E3

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4 жыл бұрын

On this episode of Engine Power, a '71 Dodge gets period-correct restoration with a hopped-up 225 Slant Six Mopar and fresh automatic trans.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Magnaflow: Exhaust System, Hot Rod Kit, Header-Back, Stainless Steel, Natural, 2.50 inch Diameter, Universal, Kit
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Magnaflow: Muffler, 2.50 in. Inlet/2.50 in. Outlet, Stainless Steel, Natural, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1464
ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.: Sway Bar, Black, Steel, Front, 1 1/8 in. Diameter, Dodge, Plymouth, Kit
ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.: Sway Bar, Black, Steel, Rear, 3/4 in. Diameter, Dodge, Plymouth, Kit
Classic Performance Products: Disc Brakes, Power, Front, 11 in. Diameter Rotors, Single-Piston Calipers, Dodge, Plymouth, Kit
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1452
Dupli-Color: VHT, Paint, Epoxy, Satin, Black, 11 oz., Aerosol Spray Can, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1445
Edelbrock: Carburetor, Performer, 500 cfm, 4-Barrel, Square Bore, Manual Choke, Single Inlet, Silver, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1440
Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, 6-2, Steel, Painted, Dodge, Plymouth, 198, 225, L6, Pair
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1441
Offenhauser: Intake Manifold, Single Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, 4-Barrel, Chrysler, 170, 225, Slant Six, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1439
Yukon Gear & Axle: Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 7.25" Chrysler with 25 spline axles.
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1457
Yukon Gear & Axle: High performance Yukon ring & pinion gear set for Chrysler 7.25" in a 3.21 ratio.
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_1456
Classic Industries: H24385 - 1967-76 mopar a-body hotchkis 3 leaf 130 lb/in spring rate geometry correcting sport leaf springs
Coker Tire: BF Goodrich Radial Redline, 225/70/R15
Coker Tire: BF Goodrich Radial Redline, 235/70/R15
Coker Tire: Mopar Rallye Cap Dark Gray
Coker Tire: Mopar Rallye Wheels 15x7
Coker Tire: Trim Rings for Wheels 15
Dake: G-75 220/440-volt 3-phase, Belt Grinder
Goodson Shop Supplies: Electronic Scale-4100G
Goodson Shop Supplies: Rod Balancing Stand
Matco Tools: APF415 - 5 Piece Pickle Fork Kit
Matco Tools: MT2816K - Long Barrel Air Hammer Kit
Matco Tools: MV6830A - Shop Air Brake Bleeder / Evacuator
Mopar Performance: Air Filter Assembly, Round, Steel/Aluminum, Black Anodized Top with Mopar Logo, 2 3/4 in. Filter Height, Each
PowerTrain Products: Chrysler, a904, transmission w/ torque converter
RockAuto.com: A-1 CARDONE, Part #206184, Reman. w/ Reservoir; Does Not Include Reservoir Cap, Power Steering Pump
RockAuto.com: Four Seasons, Part #57059, Remanufactured, w/o Clutch, A/C Compressor
RockAuto.com: KYB Part #KG4509, Gas-A-Just, Shock Absorber
RockAuto.com: PRO Part # 8010354, Radiator
RockAuto.com: Radiator hoses: goodyear,lower hose pt#60664; gates, upper hose pt#20230
RockAuto.com: REMY Part # 20657, Premium Remanufactured w/ 2 Groove Pulley; 60 Amps
RockAuto.com: Steering components: idler arm pt#4501026, pitman arm pt#mk7074, front inner tie rod pt#es401l, front outer tie rod pt#es401r, adjusting sleeves pt#4251000
The Industrial Depot: The Industrial Depot - Fasteners, Hardware and Shop Supplies

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@PowerNationTV 4 жыл бұрын

We'll continue to post these episodes here on KZfaq. If you can't wait for the rest of the build, visit our site to binge-watch: www.powernationtv.com/shows/engine-power

@Turbotalkin 4 жыл бұрын

#DoA300FORD

@roosduster 4 жыл бұрын

A Duster is a Plymouth not a Dodge

@thudtheace 4 жыл бұрын

@Rodolfo Benza I think they said the old motor that they pulled out of the duster was not the original motor, but a drop in motor from around 1975.. Wonder if the owner still had the original, in that case it would have been cool if they used that for the rebuild.. Cheers!

@Edgar-Friendly 4 жыл бұрын

Dig into the 90s as well for more views and trips down memory lane.

@glennredwine289 4 жыл бұрын

Great refresh on that old Duster but I don't think I would have changed the gear ratio in the rear end if they weren't going to put in an O/D. Wonder what it would take to get 200 hp out of that engine, how radical of a cam you would need. Nothing to lower the mileage, though. I would like to build one with better power but also try to build for mileage, like 30 mpg HWY.

@triiton4443 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's when these cars still roamed the streets, we used to make fun of them. Now 50 years later, I'd drive that Mopar any day!!

@benlancaster6535 3 жыл бұрын

In the 70s and 80s these cars constantly broke down Everything on old Chrysler products was crap except the engines

@Deucealive75 3 жыл бұрын

The 80's? Yeah by the early 80's the Duster's that left were all rusted out with leaf springs visible inside the trunk. lol.

@eaglesyz 2 жыл бұрын

Back then we did not realize the cars of the future would have cheap aluminum engines with fancy computers that could shut your car down with a glitch. We also did not realize how expensive these cars would be to maintain as well. Tweaking a carb is a lot less expensive than replacing a computer chip. Local garage found slant 6 with very low miles, replaced the original seals with viton seals and replaced the carb with fuel inj. with today's oils, this engine should easily pass a million miles, barring accidents.

@Gieszkanne 2 жыл бұрын

@@eaglesyz And couldnt imagine how ugly and soulless the design will get. Its kind of strange that cars of the 80ies 90ies I thought were ugly now look much better to me!

@218422100 2 жыл бұрын

MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!!!💯😎

@ProbeGT2 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice show. No fake drama, no fake "OMG SOMETHING'S WRONG!!!" Just mechanics doing their jobs, teaching us how to do it. Great show guys.

@floivanus 2 жыл бұрын

“What a great advertisement for corporate sponsors” would be more correct

@ProbeGT2 2 жыл бұрын

@@floivanus I prefer that to fake drama.

@edzimdahl1158 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProbeGT2 yup, the no little girl drama queen bs is nice, even if they are just sales pitch hacks, only check out the occasional show and suffer thru if it's a nice older car

@20alphabet 2 жыл бұрын

@@floivanus You are absolutely correct.

@20alphabet 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting infomercial, that's about all.

@oldtanker4860 3 жыл бұрын

The slant 6 was my first engine and I still hold them in high regards. Next is the small block 318, also another great working every day engine.

@Swervin309 4 жыл бұрын

"I saw that blonde hair and red car and I knew right then I was in trouble." Tell me about it.

@LibrenoDMCA 4 жыл бұрын

yep

@boriscook6817 4 жыл бұрын

Swervin309 My older brother married one, and all of us was in trouble!😳

@boomerhgt 4 жыл бұрын

I also married one now she has a faster car than me

@ChuckHickl 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed but it was 1985 and she a long curly perm! Good memories and she drove a restored 1965 Mustang. Red of course...

@jefferyepstein9210 3 жыл бұрын

My trouble was a red head in a white car

@Airforce1Gunny 4 жыл бұрын

"Replacing the brake lines is a must." Leaves the 1/2 way rusted through steel lines.

@jondog9 4 жыл бұрын

i caught that too. We know brake fluid mixes well with condensation, I'm betting the inside of those lines were rusted as well as the outside. To be fair, there must have been a budget.

@Lockemeister 4 жыл бұрын

@@jondog9 nothing like running the now fast Mopar into a tree when a brake line fails.

@bigsean2473 4 жыл бұрын

they will all get changed. changing from drum fronts to calibers and a new master with more pressure will pop the old rusted ones soon

@1-2_Flush_Water_Saver 4 жыл бұрын

John so because you’re on a budget it’s OK to get killed or kill somebody else because your brakes failed?!

@hyperluminalreality1 4 жыл бұрын

Pause at 8:15 and frame forward using the period key until the top wrench is removed. You can see that the bare brake line is shiny enough to reflect light and no rust is detectable. Looks almost new to me. The coil guard that protects the bare brake line tube looks cruddy from the spray undercoating and road dirt. Where is there a line rusted half way through? People will die?

@jamesodell4453 4 жыл бұрын

This is literally the coolest thing on KZfaq. Love the old slant sixes

@jonrutherig6300 2 жыл бұрын

Totally made my morning watching this...had 2 slant 6 Dusters in my 20s...best cars I've owned

@thedolt9215 Жыл бұрын

I can watch these good old boys do their work all day long… One of the best channels on KZfaq!

@eddiea3782 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Duster with a slant six 225 and a 4-speed manual trans when I was a kid. That engine was indestructible and very dependable. I loved it. I wish I still had it today.

@jeffreyes1568 4 жыл бұрын

Legend has it the slant six was made from tank armor , cannon balls and a turd from a bald eagle that rode on Washington's shoulder as he crossed the Delaware

@ryanjung6120 4 жыл бұрын

the crank was forged from chuck Norris's back hair.

@LoboAzul7475 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahaaha... You sir, you have my like...

@noahgaray7923 4 жыл бұрын

keith cunningham Laughs in Ford 300

@chrishansen1293 4 жыл бұрын

@@noahgaray7923 Laughs in 2JZ

@jeffposter6832 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrishansen1293 whose engine is in their new halo car?

@williamb2854 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 70 Cuda with a 225 slant six. Was the best car I owned. Miss those days....

@apismellifera1000 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy to see 6straight six and slant six engines being brought back. Some don't realize these engines have a ton of potential. I love it when they are upgraded with EFI headers and a turbocharger

@mrj9951 Жыл бұрын

My 71 valiant slant 6 odometer rolled over still going. 😎

@michaelmonaghan2717 3 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you guys for a great video! And a great trip down memory lane! My sister had a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere slant six 225. It was smoking and using oil! With about 125,000 miles on it. My senior year of High school, I graduated in 75, The auto shop teacher, let me pull it, tear it down and rebuild it! Ran like a champ! She just had to pay for the parts. She put around 60,000 more miles on it, the car wore out, and we ended up putting that engine into two more cars before it was sold to some one to put it into another Chrysler, still running like a champ! I didnt do it as well as you guys did but I really enjoyed the video!

@GForceVRX 4 жыл бұрын

Great 6cyl engine build, more interesting than the usual v8 build

@royhayes9598 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic technology fab finishing on engine But I will come round next time to do the dirty bits you left. Roy Boy .

@Kuhladestkyicky 3 жыл бұрын

“And to add a little refreshed nostalgia we took out the blanket/upholstery and gave it a good shake”

@RobsonRoverRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Now that's my kinda project car. I wish we had access to these in the UK. Also the rim and tyre choice was absolutely inspired. Beautiful car.

@georgejetson9801 4 жыл бұрын

Got chills and a tear in my eye when I heard the engine turn over and start. 1971 Red Dodge Demon with the slant 6 was my very first car. That engine was a tank. And yes, it rusted a lot around above the wheels. Later got a 1974 Maroon Dodge Sport with the 318 V8. You never forget your first love.

@weshenriksen2481 3 жыл бұрын

I still have my first car, Light Gold 1973 Dart Sport. I destroyed three 225s before I put in a 360. The car is sitting in my garage waiting for my kids to move out so I have time and money again.

@billtipp1699 9 ай бұрын

I had a green Demon 318 wish I had it back. Still have a '68 Dodge PU slant six I'm gonna drag out after seeing this. At 66yr I figure I better stop putting things off.. Time flys at my age..

@olskool3967 4 жыл бұрын

I have been a professional transmission rebuilder for 40 years. I have built 100s of the 904/TF6/999 transmissions. they are one of the best ever made! only topped by the big brother, the TF8/727,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@w41duvernay 4 жыл бұрын

Just too bad they couldn't have come up with an overdrive to go with this...

@frigglebiscuit7484 4 жыл бұрын

@@w41duvernay a518/a500. they are 727/904 with overdrive units, respectively.

@mikenstien1861 4 жыл бұрын

My brother and I rebuilt a 727 for my 66 300! he was a tranny guy and knew how to stuff an extra clutch or 2 in many trannies, and which holes to drill in the V-body plate to get a better shift! Oh for the simplicity of the 60's engines! Very unusual car, 4dr pillarless with bucket seats, and a police interceptor 383, carter AFB, That thing would scream! Wish I still had it!

@georgedennison3338 4 жыл бұрын

@Old Skool I picked up a Torqueflight many, many years ago, which had a adapter to mount it on a small block Chev. The adapter was heavy as hell, adding a nice heavy flywheel, for more torque, to the SBC, it was bullet proof. It also had a B&M add-on where I could pull a knob, and adjust the, the... (old age kicking in).. I want to say they don't have a valve body, but I can't recall what they do have. I just remember I could pull the knob all the way out, and it would rev higher before shifting and shift harder... This was long enough ago, TH400 were still on the drawing boards! LOL

@toddcooper2563 9 ай бұрын

I had a '69 Dart GT 340 with a 904 tranny and it was gobs of fun, but my most memorable times was riding around in my friend's '67 Coronet with a slant six with a three on the tree. His car was even a four door, but man, that car was the ultimate cruiser. He even had a '73 Charger with a 440, but the Coronet was still the go-to car for fun.

@alteregos8949 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this rebuild. Brings back a lot of memories wrenching on the old slant 6’s I’ve owned. Such an easy engine to work on and such a workhorse on top of it. Great job guys.

@alteregos8949 3 жыл бұрын

@MDS points aren’t too bad to change, but yes depending on the car it’s in, getting to the distributor was a pain in the rump that’s for sure. Slant 6 always had a vapor lock issue that was pretty common and annoying too 🤣

@willlee3378 4 жыл бұрын

Your show is fantastic. I love the "This Old House" format as there is no drama like other programs.

@0Heeroyuy01 4 жыл бұрын

this show is about 20 years old

@SumnerKidd 4 жыл бұрын

Worst part of modern car shows is the fake drama and fake deadlines.

@sonofculloden2 2 жыл бұрын

Yep - agreed - cannot stand the bullshit deadlines and drama and all the crap they have on some shows - total horse semen.

@jumpinjojo 4 жыл бұрын

Since the car was recently repainted, they should have painted the engine bay while the engine was out.

@mikenstien1861 4 жыл бұрын

At least they should have steam cleaned it!

@pauldavidson6321 4 жыл бұрын

Was thinking exactly the same thing !

@captainredneck0683 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was not the only one thinking that. I was sitting there the whole time saying what's the point of doing all that work if they're not going to paint the engine bay. At least paint it black or something to make it look good.

@jumpinjojo 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Pratt Nooooo, not black! It's a Mopar. Always the body color. Leave the black engine bay to the Chevy guys!

@seeburgm100a 4 жыл бұрын

Only pennies more to go first class.. I agree

@terrenceolivido741 Жыл бұрын

in 1985 in Florida i bought a valiant with a slant six from a buddy for 300 dollars. none of the guages worked, the driver side door did not open and i dont know what lights worked. but i only drove on a straight shot in the daytime to my workplace . that slant six - completely abandoned and abused - kept pulling me and car along. hats off!

@kenswitzer4133 4 жыл бұрын

My parents bought a 65 Valiant new that had the 225 and 727 torque flight. Last time I saw it, it had 244,000 miles on it and had say for about a year. My Sister asked me if I could check it out. Clean plugs, burnished points and fresh gas, it ran like it did when my parents bought it. I think the word tough is an understatement. They are the best production engine for longevity ever.

@Gordonseries385 4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Weaver would love this engine under the hood

@mikespillman3075 4 жыл бұрын

lol....nobody will get it...

@LakeHowellDigitalVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Most of the Valiants in Duel had the 318 V8. I believe the only Slant 6 car used was sent over the cliff.

@muznick 4 жыл бұрын

"He can't catch me on the grade!"

@louf7178 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@CHUUMPASS 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful ! I'm a hardcore V8 guy , but I will admit, those slant sixes are smooth !

@spaceghost8995 3 жыл бұрын

Actually with factory solid lifters they clatter quite a bit, but yes are smoothly balanced.

@sonofculloden2 2 жыл бұрын

Yep had one in an 1984 D100 - gutless - 4 speed with OD - fun to shift gears - but no power and used lots of gas - but couldn’t kill it

@stefansjoblom2930 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that happy smile ❤ hope that he and his wife cruising around 😊

@unclej7842 3 жыл бұрын

We had a 225 on a one ton Dodge dually. It never failed to start and get us to work.

@markbrown2296 4 жыл бұрын

It pains me for them to do such a great job replacing so much on this car and not clean off any of the old dirt and grease.

@markbrown2296 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@VileMisanthropy 4 жыл бұрын

Undercoating is rust proofing... it's your car's best friend.

@erikjan3656 4 жыл бұрын

And dont clean the welds...

@grassyfieldz4578 4 жыл бұрын

That grease and dirt is protecting it from rust

@erikjan3656 4 жыл бұрын

@@grassyfieldz4578 yes, but if you dont clean the stainlesssteel welds they will rust

@VinnyMartello 4 жыл бұрын

I’m honestly impressed. It’s not often that you see mainstream Kroger brand hot rod TV shows build a car with something other than a Great Value Chevy 350.

@60viking 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video for me. I was trying to save the Slant 6 back around 71. I worked in the engine lab at Chrysler. I really pushed a 170 cu in turbocharged package with a flow through head. Great memories. Big block replacement research was interesting too. I'll just say my Honorable discharge got me the best job ever.

@WhoDaFuqIzDisGuy. 2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what kind of number that this made back then?

@MikeL-vu7jo 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the 70s I had a Dodge van with a Slant 6 , that sound the starter made when you cranked the engine to start it was unmistakable , The van was shot but you couldn't kill that slant , thanks .

@twintornados 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, I am a dyed in the wool Ford guy but this is one awesome build that I would love to have in my stable. Sweet!!!

@boriscook6817 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Carpenter 😥 Sorry to hear that, the afflicted live a horrible life, and there is no cure

@bronsonosborne3962 4 жыл бұрын

im ford all the way we drag race a ford FE 390 in a 80s thunderbird and a 427 stroked to 482 turbo fairlane i have videos have a look

@legostar55 4 жыл бұрын

@@bronsonosborne3962 You and you're FE motors. 385s are where it's at 👍.

@ronschlorff7089 3 жыл бұрын

Ford guy too, but, when I was a kid, my uncle had a black 64 Polara, 383, Torqueflite; the old "cripes-lers" (as we car kids called them) were nice! New ones you can keep, or give to me to sell and get more old Fords and Mercs;......got 64 Ranchero, 64 Caliente, 67 Cyclone now! Looking for a white '64 Fairlane now, to "tribute-ize" as a T-Bolt!! :D

@jackdale9831 3 жыл бұрын

@@legostar55 can those go up to North of a 429/460/ ?

@AT_motors 4 жыл бұрын

Man that rebuilt slant 6 sounded great on the dyno.

@chooseymomschoose 4 жыл бұрын

Some perspective: That's less HP than a modern 2.0 Subaru flat 4 and only a bit more torque. A Crosstrek could take on this beast in the straightaway and utterly lose it in the twists ... but it wouldn't sound as cool.

@raulsaavedraviolante4350 4 жыл бұрын

@@chooseymomschoose More perspective: a) In OEM form, that slant six used old school technology from decades ago, didn't have forced air induction (turbo or supercharger) and was carbureted; b) After the updates, 132 h.p. was the net number made at the wheels, not the crank; c) When new, the slant six produced about 100 h.p. and 170 lb/ft at the crank. At the wheel, it would be less. d) A slant six car was designed to move people from A to B in a reliable and economical way, not to run at top speed, much less to corner like an european sports car in a twisty road. e) If you compare a newer automobile with a more compact and fuel efficient engine, over an older one, it's more likely that in the power department, the former will get the upper hand.

@dennisyoung4631 Жыл бұрын

@@raulsaavedraviolante4350 and, that “Stone Age” engine was easy to work on, too.

@raulsaavedraviolante4350 Жыл бұрын

@@dennisyoung4631 You're absolutely right.

@brianellman 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe how much work they did for that gentleman. hats off to our guys. that was incredibly nice of you. !!!

@dw8840 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy for Ken and I hope him and his wife enjoy this hopped up subtle Duster for years to come.

@Ramas1z1 4 жыл бұрын

Old Mopar guy here. Great job on building the engine and refreshing up the Duster. I would tell you missed out on one part of the engine build, that is rotating the carb 90 degrees and having a plenum welded in the intake manifold so balances the gas/air mixture to the engine. The way it's set up now - the primaries feed the front cylinders and the secondaries feed the back cylinders . Makes a big difference!

@lonniecavenee6201 4 жыл бұрын

Not experienced in building up slant sixes but the carb orientation didn't look right.

@robertlee9395 4 жыл бұрын

They made a lot of mistakes!

@UltimateCARNUT 4 жыл бұрын

That explains the no where near 242hp

@bigsean2473 4 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateCARNUT it only made 95hp from factory so its doing good now

@jackdale9831 3 жыл бұрын

Where would you add the plenum--how large would it be? Could you separate a Holly projector-system, so you'd tap & drill 4 spots along the 6-armed intake-piece/manifold, then you'd have "port" injection?

@Fredsgarage 4 жыл бұрын

I have had big V8 Motors. But there is something very special about the Slant Six, even if 225 C.I.D. is it. If you don't get it, too bad.

@epistte 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was my father's 1973 Dodge Dart with a 318. It was fast in a straight line but the brakes were scary and the suspension was spooky soft. I'm surprised that I survived high school in that car.

@mt-nv4jd 4 жыл бұрын

I have an '07 Dakota with 3.7 auto. It runs strong.

@ronschlorff7089 3 жыл бұрын

@@epistte right, my dad had a new '64 Dodge truck with a 318; it was a perfect engine for a truck, lots of torque. My 55 ford ranch wagon (hand me down) with a 272 v8 (Y block) was a good car at the time too, Maybe it made 132 hp like this slant 6!! ;D

@ronschlorff7089 3 жыл бұрын

@jigga jaw Remember, It was the same engine used in the 55 T-bird so may be a little more. 32 hp would be what a Corvette had with its little six, when first introduced in 1953-4! ;D LOL.

@jackdale9831 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronschlorff7089 that "blue-flame-6 " weighed 40lbs More than the 265cu in V-8 in '55, 150Hp vs 195. I WONDER why GM didn't cast several-thousand 235L-6s in alloy!?! That would've dropped 80-100lbs, and would have made the C-1 a "More desirable" car, rather than the Rich-man's curiousity it is now. You Know if they'd done that, ALL of those alloy 235s'd be LONG gone.

@archieanderson2945 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I still had one of my Dodge darts. 1967,68 with the 225 slat six put a header and intake on it and it was fast for a six,69, and 1971 with the slant six. love these cars and this video brings back some great memories. Thanks for sharing.

@johnadams7402 Жыл бұрын

I have a 225 in my '65 Barracuda, this was a timely video to show up. Great job.

@jamesthreats5800 4 жыл бұрын

OMG I loved this! I had a dodge Aspen for years and couldn't kill it . It had a bad fuel line, a seized tranny , broken front pax torsion link and the drive shaft fall out. All easily and economically fixed. That thing ran like hell . Thanks for the memories.

@northdakotaham1752 4 жыл бұрын

I had a Dodge Aspen also. 1977 model 2 door, 225 slant six and four speed overdrive on the floor. It use to get 27 mpg at 60 mph. Plenty of power with the manual transmission but no airconditioning on that car. Transmission got noisy in fourth gear. Today you would take it to a transmission shop. Only 12k warranty in those days and I had just over that, maybe 15k miles. So I pulled the transmission myself, replaced the bad bearings and reinstalled it. Perfect! Those were the days when you could fix a car yourself with mostly simple tools and some common sense. I didn't even have shop manual for the car. Wish I had it back today!

@roya.cathcartjr.5042 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 1978 Dodge Aspen Custom Sedan with the 225 Super Six and A904 automatic 3-speed transmission with only 77,400 original miles on it May 14, 2021 it sat parked for 20 years and it's taken me a year to get it running again and I have put 66 miles on it . Still has a slight engine misfire likely due to the cheap Carquest plug wires and Autolite plugs the owner's manual calls for Champion spark plugs and the engine stalls if shifted from Park to Reverse but if you shift from Park to Drive then shift to Reverse the engine stays running and the car moves but the engine sounds like it wants to stall unless you feather the gas when reversing.

@jamesthreats5800 Жыл бұрын

@@roya.cathcartjr.5042 wish i could work on it with you. i knew that car inside and out

@diykeepyourmoney7429 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet rebuild, Guys. Growing up, my buddy had a '61 Valiant. I love that slant six.

@ws678ta 3 жыл бұрын

In my junior year, my half sister's uncle Tony had a slant 6 exactly like this one except different year and color.

@SuperKAgility 4 жыл бұрын

It is good to see one of these old engines updated. There are a lot of these out there used in boats also.

@jimwest1967 4 жыл бұрын

I love when old classics get restored. Nice to know alot of cars are going to be around for much longer

@dwayneharris3874 3 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see a test drive and the owner's reaction. It should have made a huge difference in performance.

@SpectreGamers 4 жыл бұрын

America has always had this incredible skill of being able to design and build an enormous engine that outputs a ridiculously tiny amount of power. This skill is virtually unique to the states. Impressive.

@jrg7951 4 жыл бұрын

It was designed in 1959 and it had 145 hp at that time. It is also the most reliable and durable engine in the world.

@rossbrumby1957 4 жыл бұрын

Their figures are rear wheel wheel horsepower don't forget. And if you compare it to some eurocar, make sure you compare it to a coupe variant of a plain everyday family car of the same era. Oh, and while you're choosing a car to compare, get the smallest engine option like this one has.

@williamdon3442 Жыл бұрын

My dad had an old duster it was brown with a white interior. The old big bench seat. I can still hear 62 cool (an old Yorkton, Saskatchewan radio station). Didn’t grow up rich. Good times. It was a nice old car

@gerardtuxen5069 3 жыл бұрын

The mighty slant 6. In Australia I had 3 Valiants with this engine. The Dodge Valiant "S-series" , the VF And VG models. My all time favourite donk. Thanks guys. Very nostalgic

@motorised1 4 жыл бұрын

Al Bundy would be proud

@1STGeneral 4 жыл бұрын

Al rub my tushy not now Peg I got breaks I'm going bowling

@xjeepmanx 4 жыл бұрын

Al Bundy and me too.my first car was a 71 duster with a slant 6. It was a real chic magnet.

@gregorycarter9352 4 жыл бұрын

“Al,when they see a Dodge parked they think it’s abandoned.”That’s close To what Peggy said.

@ordinaryJeff 4 жыл бұрын

Car wash attendant "Sir, we can't find your car. It went in to be washed, and now we can't find it." Al "I WANT MY DODGE" Car wash attendent "How does a new hyundai sound?" Al "Like a broken lawnmower" Car wash attendent "Ha, turns out, after we washed the brown off, it was a whole different color! Red!" Al "Come to think of it, I do remember buying a red car." Been awhile since I watched that show. Quotes are a little off i'm sure.

@JW...-oj5iw 4 жыл бұрын

ordinaryJeff ... Episodes are being shown on over-the-air broadcast on the GET-TV network.

@bryanstaten5585 3 жыл бұрын

Love the old 6 banger Mopar and Ford builds!

@gmonti1111 3 жыл бұрын

Best runners I ever owned were 2 Volares with slant sixes and a 65 Plymouth Belvedere. Thanks guys your meticulous. Really enjoyed both videos.

@choofish Жыл бұрын

You guys totally get what a vehicle can mean to a person! The love /hate relationship that is involved in owning a car for almost half a century is akin to being married and this one is totally linked to this man's wife. What you did for this gentleman is just fantastic! This is why I love this channel!

@teresarichmond9736 3 жыл бұрын

Dearly LOVE engine work and a “slant 6” is the engine that I learned on in auto mechanics class my high school senior year (1971) :-) !!

@daveryan4353 4 жыл бұрын

You Guys make me wish I Still had my 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster!!! It was equipped with a 225 Slant 6cyl with A/C ,a 904 trans , console shift, bucket seats, and a flip down rear seat. The paint was Red with a white vinyl roof, and white side stripes with the words Gold Duster in Gold Letters Below it.

@seanmacsuibhne7801 8 ай бұрын

I bought a 1967 Dodge Dart with a 225 slant six when I got out of the Navy in 1975, I truly wish that I had that car again, nothing stopped it, boy those were the days, thank guys, you brought back some good memories for me.

@gentilejoshsaved1646 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect duster. All these years and probably out performs new commuters in efficiency and power, and for sure coolness.

@gentilejoshsaved1646 4 жыл бұрын

@@inventoroftoast Shut up kid you just dont know much

@chaoszombie9995 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap that motor sounds really good lol.. I’m glad to see you guys “restoring” motors.. especially this motor

@adamvowless6436 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I gather that was a VERY sarcastic comment, these c***s are all shit

@michaelmattle3509 3 жыл бұрын

I REALLY want that car!! I grew up around those things! As a grown up, getting older guy.....I stepped up to a 2017 RAM with the V8 hemi. I LOVE this truck! I swear I ride it like it IS a slant six. I work hard to keep it around 17 mpg around town.....20 to 22 highway....I can turn off the radio and listen to the engine ALL DAY LONG!

@raydreamer7566 3 жыл бұрын

Being a commuter and driving more than 100 miles or more almost every day my Valiant with the slant 6 was my go to vehicle. I did not know then there were different HP ratings . I wish I had one of your motor rebuilds like this super super 6 you built for my commuting drive time. I guess it is never too late to learn. Thanks for the great tutorial videos.

@brianbouch9461 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the Duster! Haven't seen a Slant 6 in years! Congrats

@six-pack1332 4 жыл бұрын

I would proudly drive that car! Love the old slantys. 😎👍🇺🇸

@ronschlorff7089 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, old inline sixes are nice when at their peak. I have a 200 in my 64 Ranchero, freshly rebuilt to spec. Runs like a champ, and with one Flowmaster, sounds pretty darn good too!!

@doylefrost4314 Жыл бұрын

Still remember my '70 Plymouth Duster, slant 6, 225 C.I. One of my two favorite all-time cars.

@rory4484 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed guys!!! THanks.

@stephenbachman132 4 жыл бұрын

The 1960's 6 cylinders were strong engines. Good motors.

@The2fiddyridah 4 жыл бұрын

60 MPH Sledgers to cruise.

@a.b.8606 4 жыл бұрын

That owner deserves it, because he is so passionate with regards to the Duster

@mr1bienvenu1 Ай бұрын

I had a 1971 Plymouth Valiant with a 225 slant 6. Great car 😊

@dennisbeam199 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was a army green 1971 Plymouth Duster with a slant 6 225 engine. That was the best car I ever owned.😁

@xjeepmanx 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 71 duster. Had it 3 months then bought a 73 challenger with a 340...wish I still had both of them.

@mikenstien1861 4 жыл бұрын

71 Swinger for me ditto!

@khadijagwen Жыл бұрын

In February of 67' I drove a Plymouth with a slant 6 in it from Fairbanks to Portland without a hitch. It was a great car.

@GorillaCookies 4 жыл бұрын

I rebuilt the 225 Slant Six in my 63 Valiant convertible and made 201 RWHP & 211 RWTQ . And it wasnt really expensive . I used a ignition system upgrade , custom pistons , bigger valves , did my own port & bowl work , had a custom cam grind done , 4 barrel intake & 500 cfm carb and header . And she runs really strong compared to its original performance

@medihedayati9132 3 жыл бұрын

These guys or who ever makes clips like these are very educational to people like us. I never knew about the weighing of the pistons thing I have seen quite a few clips on engine building but now that I know I will use it.good job 👍🏻👍🏻

@fppro1679 3 жыл бұрын

At 4000 rpm, it's a waste of time.

@amenentuet 4 жыл бұрын

I Hadn't Seen a Slant 6 Since The Early Eighties. Thank You , it Brings Back Memories.

@randomyoutubeaccount6906 4 жыл бұрын

BMW I6 (Still very common) are technically slant 6es not I6 so i've seen some recently

@richardfulmer5279 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. I really appreciate your knowledge. I'm out here running every day never thinking of the skill and talent that put it together. I love those slants.

@carmelo1966 4 жыл бұрын

What a lucky guy brand new engine, suspension and breaks for free. Damn!!

@timmclaughlin232 2 жыл бұрын

And I bet he shits money, they should help us poor working stiffs instead......

@XBullitt16X 4 жыл бұрын

I would clean the car first, before putting brand new parts on it, but thats just me.

@tracyborn3517 4 жыл бұрын

I hate to do all that and have a motor mount fail.

@XBullitt16X 4 жыл бұрын

@@tracyborn3517 Word, while you're in there, have removed the entire engine and are under the car, you might as well do some cleaning, if not just for aesthetic reason, but for reduced risk of failure too.

@ronschlorff7089 3 жыл бұрын

No, it's not Just you. It always creeps me out to see these shows like "Wheeler Dealers" (the absolute worst) bolt on new parts to a grungy greasy car!! Of course with "Road Kill", that's their "trademark"! Pressure washing ain't that hard,!! Hey, just get your "worthless son" to do it, ...and off his fricking phone!! Ha!! :D

@tomcarpenter700 3 жыл бұрын

No that's that's just millions of people, Not just you

@colind9638 4 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed with the level of detail you guys are showing on the rebuild process for balancing etc. 👍🏻

@maccook1692 2 жыл бұрын

Just found these videos. Makes me want to rebuild the slant 6 in our 62 dodge dart!

@craigquann 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute gem of an old car!

@daphlavor 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work gang, the upgrades really made the slant six shine, and purr.

@ChatoChihuahua 4 жыл бұрын

Thought I was watching discovery channel with this production quality jeez it’s awesome

@roberthampton8682 Жыл бұрын

The rebuild of the Slant 6 was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing! Back in 1980, we bought a 1976 Plymouth Valarie stationwagon with a slant 6 in it. After getting out of the service and going back to SoCal, I decided it needed a little more getup and go. I found a 4 Blb manifold and a small 4blb carb to install on it. After I got it all set up and running, I took it for a few test runs and figured it just didn't do much for it. So I removed the carb and manifold and put the stock back in. I then traded it in on a 1979 Dodge Aspen stationwagon with a 318. It had a bit more power! :)

@drsnooz8112 4 жыл бұрын

It's so cool that you guys helped someone with his build like you did. Awesome!

@SideHustleShift 4 жыл бұрын

6:50 - the drum to disc conversion kit fits B and E body Mopars... the Duster is an A body...

@Mu4dD1b15 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wondering about that. I did a disc conversion on my barracuda and had to use a disc brake spindle from a scamp. So I'd like to know where they got a spindle that fits.

@IRONHEAD12701 2 жыл бұрын

That little car will handle better, drive better and set you back in the seat better than it was new. Nice job guys. Thanks for sharing the video post and best of luck 🍀👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@luckyb4541 3 жыл бұрын

Had this engine in a SWB Dodge Shaggin Wagon, cracked exhaust manifold, it is a mother father getting at the middle bolts from underneath!!! Skinned knuckles and blue air.

@davidking8968 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome, I had a few slant sixes no complaints👍

@troydzuricsko7331 4 жыл бұрын

Cudas to the owner for keeping the 'ol slant six. Good horsepower for the street plus decent fuel economy. Nice to see.

@elonmust7470 4 жыл бұрын

Good hp for the street? NO......

@RKar2009 Жыл бұрын

First car a 72 Blue Duster 225 with 3spd manual. Reliable and great ride. Thx for this vid.

@brentonhorton6845 4 жыл бұрын

That's the nicest thing I've seen anyone do.. especially for someone else..and so full of nostalgia and so amazing to watch..and the effort and professional application just so progressive in the final development.. kewl dudes..?

@mcpeake78 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build guys. And helping the old Duster stay on the road.

@curtiscamaro5926 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this Video. The Information was very Valuable. and The Duster was Cool and Awesome looking when you finished .I Really liked the Red Striped tires , they Set it off well.

@gerardtuxen5069 3 жыл бұрын

Can't imagine just how well it will go with the Edelbrock 4-port and the extractors ,-WHEW!!!

@scottrussell6717 2 жыл бұрын

As a retired mechanic I say the 225 was the best engine ever on the road..... beautiful car.. fantastic job

@IAW_OPSEC 4 жыл бұрын

Man the way they were just pulling those parts off makes me realize how easy it was to be a mechanic back then. I don’t want to work on todays cars. Everything’s been put in sideways 😂

@boomerhgt 4 жыл бұрын

Very true I used to be a mechanic in the 70 s I took the engine cover off my Chrysler 300 last year and thought...WTF is all this stuff

@Korokukanas 4 жыл бұрын

@@boomerhgt Yea I'm a mechanic from the 90's and up, every time I take the engine cover off a Chrysler I say WTF too....LOL HAHA what is all this stuff !!!

@coryunferferth1767 4 жыл бұрын

"has an exhaust leak" yep, needs a new engine.

@corba9527 4 жыл бұрын

Dude it was making 11hp per cylinder.. yeah, it really did lol

@chopchop7938 4 жыл бұрын

@@pup9et Agreed, it's cheap and easy to do, don't take any chances with your brakes.

@pup9et 4 жыл бұрын

@@chopchop7938 lol its like only changing the right front brake pads and not the left front then wondering why the new pads wore out so fast or why the car pulls to the right when the brakes are applied lmao

@jeremylakenes6859 4 жыл бұрын

And transmission, ting and pinion, brakes, alternator, springs, ac/compressor, wheels, tires, steering components, exhaust, and the lost goes on.

@maxwelllevy5760 4 жыл бұрын

But the eye candy it looks soo good

@NordicDan Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the slant. Damn near bulletproof from the factory, and absolutely bulletproof with only minor building up.

@yankee5886 3 жыл бұрын

I remember driving these on the highway id pull out in the passing lane. Floor it, here the hiss from the one barrel, and pull back into my lane with my head down in shame.

@seeburgm100a 4 жыл бұрын

I just couldn't go that far without painting the Kmember and more.. to freshen everything up. But that Slant 6 looks great.

@rizzlerazzleuno4733 4 жыл бұрын

Love your show. Excellent video, lighting and audio. Always fun to watch a pretty basic car brought back to life. Straight sixes are great engines to make some improvements to thanks to modern pieces. The originals were often built to be cheap and easy to repair, but now modern sixes are built to the same standards as any other engine....they are no longer the bargain bin motor.👍 I do agree with other comments, you really should have steam cleaned the engine bay and all the suspension parts; kinda yucky seeing you put new parts in with old dirty parts.