Chrysler Slant Six Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify

by Doug Dutra

Overview

The year 1960 was an important one in auto manufacturing; it was the year all of the Big Three unveiled entrants in a new class of car called the compact. Chrysler's offering, the Plymouth Valiant, was paired with its redesigned 6-cylinder engine entrant, the Slant Six, known by its nickname the "leaning tower of power." This engine powered the Valiants when they swept the top seven positions in the newly christened compact race that precluded the Daytona 500. With its legacy intact, Chrysler's Slant Six powered Mopar automobiles for decades to come in three displacement offerings (170, 198, 225).

Now 60 years old, your Slant Six could probably use some freshening up. Slant Six engine expert Doug Dutra has produced this volume to walk you through every aspect of disassembly, evaluation, rebuild, and reassembly in an easy-to-read, step-by-step format. The book also covers modifications, showing how to squeeze the most out of your engine.

With millions of Slant Six engines built over the 30-plus years that the engine was produced, it’s always a good idea to have this book handy, as you never know when the next "leaning tower of power" will find its way into your garage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613255377
Publisher:	CarTech Inc.
Publication date:	02/15/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	734,834
File size:	66 MB
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About the Author

Doug Dutra was introduced to Chrysler products at an early age and has spent most of his life working on Slant Six engines. The need to keep his car running, and on a budget, led to do-it-yourself engine rebuilding with economy and performance in mind. Over the years, Doug continually shared his knowledge through the Slant Six Club newsletters, websites, and national magazines, earning him the nickname: Doctor Dodge, the "guru" of Slant Six knowledge and information.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Foreword by Steve Magnante

Introduction

Chapter 1: Chrysler Slant Six History

Initial Engine Design Work

The Die-Cast Aluminum-Block 225 Program

Engine Identification

Casting Numbers

Decoding Engine Block ID Stampings

Chapter 2: Engine Tuning, Evaluation, and Diagnosis

Mechanical Lifter Valve Lash

Ignition System and Valve Timing Checks

Ignition Timing

Oil Pressure and Compression Testing

Chapter 3: Accessory and Engine Removal

Safety First

Getting Started

Removing Accessories

Engine Removal

Chapter 4: Engine Disassembly

Parts Removal

Disassembly Inspection and Measurements

Take Your Time!

Chapter 5: Block Inspection, Preparation, and Cleaning

Inspection

Deburring and Preparation

Cleaning

Chapter 6: Short-Block Assembly

Assembly Area and Operations

Painting

Wash Out Remaining Debris

Reassemble the Slant Six

Chapter 7: Cylinder Head Assembly

Inspecting Valve Seats and Guides

Deburring, Oil Drainback, Milling, and Porting

Valve Guide, Seat, and Grinding Work

Cylinder Head Assembly

Chapter 8: Final Long-Block Engine Assembly

Sheet Metal Installation

Expansion and Pipe Plugs

Cylinder Head Installation

Rocker Arm Assembly

Intake and Exhaust Manifold Installation

Water, Fuel, and Oil Pump

Damper, Brackets, and Mounts

Chapter 9: Engine Installation and Start-Up

TorqStorm Kit Contents

TorqStorm Supercharger Installation

Supercharger Kit Install Tips

Supercharger Testing

Summary

Epilogue

Appendix

Source Guide

Editorial Reviews

"If you have a Slant Six and are even halfway entertaining the idea of doing any work to it, this is the best investment you'll ever make."

Mopar Collector's Guide