Performance Questions 225 vs. 360
If he keeps it simple, a 318 or 360 can be done for well under 3K. A junkyard 5.9 is an easy way. Numerous members have done it and made power well above his goal for about half that. It could be done for substantially less. There's examples in this thread:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=209590
That does not however include upgrading the rear diff. That can be done for about $400, with an 8.8 with bonus rear discs. Not sure on the cost of a V8 tranny and K member. I'll make a guess and say $300 if he's patient about finding deals.
Sounds like a slant can make his goal of 200 HP without a turbo. Nobody has given an estimate of cost to do so.
Why all this talk about 500 HP engines? Not what he's shooting for.
that's some hairy lookin wiring on that Valiant! :D You are a turbo fanatic. I like it. I'm watching to see what the Dart will do.
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I talk about the 500hp slant sixes because
1. I think it's about as easy to build a 500HP slant Six as it is a 300HP slant six and faster is always better, in my warped mind.
2. Johnny Dart (the guy with the beautiful engines!!!) has a slant that won't outrun his 360, and I think that MAYBE one of these 500 slants MIGHT get the job done. Maybe not...
But, it doesn't have to be "slow" just because it's a /6.
My wiring skills are not... (not "skills" obviously.)
I am embasrrassed and ashamed of that wiring, and need to fix it. One of these days, I will. In the meaantime, no one has been electrocuted
Insofar as my being a turbo fanatic, maybe I am... but it just seems like the ONLY way to get real, meaningful performance out of a slant six. I love those leaning towers of power and they have SUCH potential... IF they can just be made to breathe.
They are hamstrung by the 170 cylinder head, though, and forced induction, which they seem to be MADE for, works so well on them... making an end-run around the built-in problems they all have... it just seems like the right thing to do!
Steve Nitti's centrifugally supercharged slant is also fast... so, a turbo is not the only way to salvation for these little engines. ANYTHING to cram that air in there will work... because they can take it!
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!!!
Bill,
