I got zero problem with dead threads bein brought back to life. The part that's stupid is for them to be brought back just for the sake of an argument.
In this case, we ALL know Chrysler made the slant six 727 for a reason. That's not in debate. What is in debate is the 727 behind a slant is totally overkill. I think the engine would fail before the transmission gave it up.
The 904 will handle everything a slant six can ever dish out in any configuration. Period. End of discussion. That's the point that's trying to be made here.
Nobody said to scrap the transmission. It is what it is. A power robbing blob of aluminum. It will sap at least 25 HP more than a 904. A slant does not need that power loss.
Argue it however you want. "Chrysler had a reason blah blah bullshit bullshit" but it was totally unnecessary. The 904 was plenty capable to handle everything the slant could throw at it in anything it ever came in.
Similarly, the 904 had everything a stock 340 could ever throw at it, yet, all they got besides the 4 speed was the 727. How much faster would factory 340 cars been with a 904? A good bit. But again, Chrysler decided to use the 727, when the 904 couldda and wouldda done the job using less power.
Those are the facts, regardless of how you want to argue it.