Probey53 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Anyone put a slant 6 in a 48 to 53 dodge pickup ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Not me, but that would be a nice donor motor for the truck. I had the slant 6 in a early 60's 1 ton dodge, It had the 4 speed with granny gear. I bet there would be just about any flywheel, clutch , bell housing available for you. I have no idea what you will need to do to the motor mounts, sure it could be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 while the /6 is also a proven engine it is also a engine well past its prime in design, power and economy...if you going to go to all the work I would suggest going with a bit more modern power plant and transmission... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 The leaning-tower-of-power is also longer than the L6 so that may limit its usefulness in some applications. Do you 'need' to keep a six or just like the idea of a newer six? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 newer 6 bent in the middle.....the Pentastar would be the way to go...but many people get scared of the electronics involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I have seen noted on other forums that there are several guys/companies making custom wiring harnesses these days. I wonder if anyone has compiled a listing of who's doing what .....? That info could be very handy to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 The aftermarket computer/harness setups are pretty nice. I run a 2.0 turbo Subaru in my sand rail. With the EMS Stinger CPU and harness, it only requires 12 wires to hook up to the vehicle to run the engine (power, fuel pump, electric fans). In comparison to swapping in a smog legal engine in California with OBD1 or 2 (which I have done on my Bronco), the standalones are a no brainer. As easy as that was to set up, I can imagine other standalone units for engines like the pentastar etc would be a trick setup. If folks understood how simple the standalones are, there would probably be more modern engine swaps. Fuel injection really isn't all that scary. The only downside, is they are generally somewhat expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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