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Want to swap my three on the tree to an automatic. 1965 Valiant, 170 slant. I've been told that I'll have to swap the crankshaft as well because "you can't put an auto behind a slant that's had a manual behind it".... I really wanna call bullsh*t on that, but thought I'd ask the experts around...

Anyone know anything about these supposedly factory manifolds? Seller thinks they have never been installed and are from 60-62 slants. I'm going to buy them, but just wondered if anyone recognized them. Just figured out that they are the Hyperpak intake and exhaust manifolds. And, just...

Hey gang. Our plans to install a late model 5.9/56RH engine and trans have fallen thru. I've been thinking of turbocharging our little 170. I see tons of info on turbocharging the 225, but have yet to see anything on the 170. Any pro's, or con's, to using the 170 instead of a 225? Are the...

Good condition Heddman header for small block 1967 and up A-bodies. These are located in Austin Tx. Asking $100 FIRM plus shipping, but would prefer local ish sale. Can meet or deliver within reason. Shoot me an email or message and I'll send you pix. Wayne Austin, TX

Hey gang, I'm contemplating, very seriously, swapping a late model 5.9 engine and trans swap into my '65 Valiant. I've had a low(ish) mileage '97 B3500 one ton van fall into my lap for free and I can think of no better home for the drivetrain. Obviously I'll have the entire drivetrain, ECM...

Dunno if y'all know it yet, but Dr. Mopar's salvage yard in Neiderwald (just south of Austin) has closed the doors, permanently. The crusher was out there this week claiming victims. I was fortunate enough to be out there last Sunday and snag some great used parts for my '65 Valiant. There is...

I'd love to update my front suspension to include disc brakes on my '65 Valiant. I have access to a complete front K member from a 75-78 Volare V8 car, includes all the brake components and spindles and crap. Sooooooo, my question is can I swap this complete K member into my '65 Valiant, or...

Good condition Headman small block early a-body headers with new gaskets, $100 plus shipping from Austin, TX. Were gonna use these on my '65 Valiant but decided to turbo the /6 instead of swapping motors. Thanks, Wayne, Austin, TX

great condition, with headlight bezels. $100 plus shipping from Austin TX. Can't seem to upload pix on here so shoot me a message with your email address or phone number and I'll send pix. Thanks, Wayne Austin, TX

This has probably been asked before, but I couldn't find a link. I have just bought a '64 Valiant 2 door. Used to have a slant and three on the tree, now has empty space. Looking to install a small block probably, MAYBE a big block. Friend of mine has a Volare front suspension, k member...

Howdy gang. I'm in need of a set of pushrods for a '64-'66 170 slanty. Anyone have a set they can spare, or can direct me where to buy them new? I'd love to get my little '65 Valiant back on the road as soon as I can, it's takin' up space that the crew cab needs to be sitting in! Wayno...

Been working like a mad man for the past three months building our '65 Dodge D200 crew cab and FINALLY got to where I could drive it safely for the Lonestar Roundup here in Austin last weekend. Now that the big push to get the crew cab streetable is over I have to do something fun with our '65...

...the engine WAS slated to go in my '65 Valiant before I bought this truck, and it has '65 'Cuda turn signals, so I figure it's fair to post this. It's a '65 Dodge D200 crew cab, originally a slant 6 NP435 Army truck from Ft. Hood Texas. Now sports a '65 413/727 combo with a tunnel ram...

Making room in the garage, need this gone. Comes with starter. Prefer to not have to ship this thing, but if you want it you'll need to pay for the shipping. I figure it's worth $75. Located in Austin, TX. If you are local and have a good '65 Valiant or Barracuda hood to trade let's talk...

I've seen "some" discussion over retorquing the head after the 1000 mile mark, but nothing definitive. Here's the basics of MY situation; 1980 stock block, 1967 .050 milled stock head. Has roughly 500 miles on it and I'm getting an oil leak from what looks like between the head and block...

I've got a slanty in my 1965 crew cab truck that smokes. Yeah I know, it's not an A-body, but my '65 Valiant slanty is doing just fine. Here's the basics; 1980 engine, supposed ran good when pulled from previous vehicle. Installed in the crew cab, pissed water out of #1 exhaust port when I...

After months, and months, and then a couple more months, I've finally driven the Valiant. Long story short, finally bought a replacement fender for the passenger side from Dr. Mopar down here in Central Texas today and installed it...banged out some of the hood damage to where it will close...

I'm probably asking a dumb question cuz I'm sure it's been discussed to death, but is .050 too much from the head? I've got a blown head gasket on my 1965 Crew Cab Dodge truck with a 225 in it and I'd like to get a little more compression out of the thing. Don't really feel like pulling the...

Hey y'all, sorry for posting this HERE at FABO, but since I'm a member and we're gonna use this to tow the Valiant to the race track I figured it would be acceptable.... We just bought a 1965 Dodge D200 Crew Cab Utiline truck with a 225 slant and 4 speed....can't wait to see the 1965 Valiant...

This thing look familiar to anyone? It's behind what is supposed to be a 1980 225 from a Lil Red Wagon (or Lil Red Express). I'm not sure which manual transmissions were available behind the slant in those things. Does it look like a "dual" pattern bellhousing? I'm hoping to be able to use...

About to purchase a fresh cylinder head, shaved .100 that has big valves installed. The question is if I have to have the pistons cut? Cam will be .460 lift, 268 duration.... I'm sure someone has run into this already, I'd appreciate some input. Wayne Austin, TX

I have a good shot at purchasing a 1981 truck 833 with the bellhousing, new clutch, pp, tob, and flywheel for a great price. I know some mods will need to be done to my 65 Valiant, but just how difficult is this swap? Currently has a 3 speed manual on column. Wayne Austin, TX

Yeah, I know, it's not an A body...but it's cool as hell and since I OWN an A body and needed something to tow it to the track with, I figured this would be perfect. Let the questions begin...... Wayne

So, I just scored a 1966 Super Six and matching auto trans, now what? Came from a wrecked Baracuda with 55K on the odometer. My 65 Valiant currently has the original 225 in it with a 3 speed column shift. Was planning a 4 speed conversion, but am now thinking about installing the auto trans...

Thinking of maybe installing a turbo, anyone make an aftermarket manifold? Wayne Austin, TX

Found a guy somewhat locally here to Austin that has some 1965 Baracuda parts for sale, much of which I can use for my '65 Valiant. What I'm really curious about is the rear end....This particular rear assembly came from a '65 Baracuda with an automatic and 225/6. Any ideas as to what gearing...

I've just now received a letter from my home Municipal Utility District office that I'm in violation of the Restrictive Covenant; my Valiant is "derelict" and must be stored "out of view". This must be corrected within 10 days. I WISH the car could be "corrected" in 10 days! It would take a back...

My apology if this subject is covered elsewhere, but I'm wondering if there is a late model manual trans that will work behind a 225 slant six in early A-bodies. If there is, anyone have any ideas as to what the swap entails? Wayne Austin, TX

Hi y'all. Just got my 'new' Mopar last week, first one I've had since I was a kid, and I'm not a kid anymore. Was basically given a 1965 Valiant V100, 225, three on the tree, that is in need of love. Been sitting since she was hit and run over two years ago. There are some before and after...

I'm new around these parts, and new to slant sixes too. But while checking out some pix the other day I swear I ran across a comment by a guy who had a GM 3800 supercharger on a slant six. Anyone know who that is, and how I can get in touch with him? Wayne Austin, TX