Slant to 360

[DusterOnaDime]

Hey all, question for you guys. 25 years ago I pulled a small block k frame out of a duster. My 73 had a slant six in it, and my intention was to swap the k members. Now that I’m finally doing it, Im wondering if I need to get different torsion bars or if the ones in it will work. Thanks in advance

 

[Plymouth 65]

What's your builds intended use? 65

 

[318willrun]

Hey all, question for you guys. 25 years ago I pulled a small block k frame out of a duster. My 73 had a slant six in it, and my intention was to swap the k members. Now that I’m finally doing it, Im wondering if I need to get different torsion bars or if the ones in it will work. Thanks in advance

To answer your question directly, no, you do not need to change the bars. I didn't in my '74. However, your driving habits will help you decide that.

 

[abdywgn]

Does the car have A/C? If it does/did, those are the same bars as a 318 w/o A/C would have. If it doesn't have A/C with the 6, then you have some really good t-bars for drag racing!

 

[DusterOnaDime]

What's your builds intended use? 65

Street. Moderate build under 400hp

 

[RustyRatRod]

Slant 6 to 360. So you're downgradin. ;)

 

[abodyjoe]

will the 6 cyl bars hold the car up and work.. yes they will. still better off with larger bars though.

 

[Plymouth 65]

Just get some stock V8 bars and call it good. 65

 

[abdywgn]

ran my bars with a one inch air gap between snubber and frame, no problem with bottoming out or crashing header tubes. did have F78-14's on the front at the time. even with 5.60 15's all was good with street driving.

 

[AJ/FormS]

Street. Moderate build under 400hp

1.03 bars, big sway bar, HD shocks all new normal wear parts, Power disc brakes, at Least an 8.25 rear with a sure grip and 3.73s. and a minimum 2800TC

 

[junkyardhero]

i would strongly recommend upgrading the t-bars to at least V8 spec.

and disc brakes iffin' you don't have thems already.