A Dream Come True - Turbo Slant Six Gets Home Cylinder Head Overhaul And A Long Awaited Test Drive!

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

Don't know why u guy's play with theses turbos crap just spend couple grand on a 360 or strock a 318 just saying

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

If you spend like 20 seconds browsing videos on my channel, you will learn that not only do I already have a spicy 360 four speed street/strip car, but I’m currently building a dedicated drag car, and I have two driver big block B bodies. I literally have a shop and a separate storage unit full of Mopar V8s. I don’t need another V8 swap. Have you ever heard of fun? Have you ever *DRIVEN* a turbo car? I have had a truly ridiculous number of classic Mopars, many with V8s. Three years ago, I owned a Cobra replica. It was *plenty* fast. And yet… I have dreamt of building this turbo slant for many years. And the moment it actually worked, I felt an immense amount of satisfaction and pure, unadulterated joy. You don’t know why? Try opening your mind a bit. It’s called hot rodding, and it’s damn good fun.

[@ScottDLR]

I get why Jamie's going this route. A cheap 360 would be great but wouldn't be nearly as unique or interesting. Imagine showing up at a Mopar meet with this car. it would be a blast just to sit back and watch guys do double-takes. Plus, it's getting him a lot of views.

[@harmorehorń]

Got the pin shame lmao

[@randalletilly2592]

40:25

[@jeffhutchins7048]

I've always wanted a Cobra Replica with a 413 Max Wedge......why? Because!

[@JohnEvans-ct6mz]

Two reasons I like this channel so much. First, you find creative solutions to problems. Second, you make me laugh every time. You sound like me and all of my friends at work (not an insult, I promise). 😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Haaahaha. Much appreciated.

[@jamesonpace726]

Kinda speechless, tell ya the truth - runs, goes & stops, (mostly). You iz are truly a professional, genuine, wizard mechanic man....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! I’m excited. Haha.

[@musclecarmitch908]

I think the stance is perfect! Cool to see it drive! This is going to be such a sweet little car with all the bugs worked out! Such a interesting build!👍

[@nickbruni8041]

Even a Chevy owner can appreciate this ol’ girl .👌🏼⛽️

[@LongIslandMopars]

Brings back memories of my 64 Valiant convertible minus the turbo, the cool factor, the rust.......😎

[@d1mennis]

Watching you work is like watching me work. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it's good enough! Can't wait to see it all come together.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Darn right!

[@MoparJimmy]

Love this car, the stance and the CENTERLINES !!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me tooooooo!

[@Mclovingarage]

Who needs brakes when you have all that glorious slant six whistling POWAAAHHHH

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Would you say the power is unlimited?!

[@jeffhutchins7048]

BIG FAN of copper coating head gaskets and ARP studs. I've never had head gasket problems after doing that and adding about 5 ft. lbs. to the max torque rating.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

That was ridiculously fun , Do some more !

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Don’t mind if I do!

[@louislepage5111]

You are a brave soul Jamie, but it runs and drives Congratulations 😊

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks!

[@bluesfan4life_945]

I'm glad she decided to go down the road.

[@kirksnyder6190]

I used to owned one just like this. Damn good car and loved that slant six engine. Simple, practical and reliable.

[@mikedaugharty5544]

I just love your no give up win it all cost method of working on the vehicle

[@doublebackagain4311]

Tenacious J

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! I have no intentions of stopping until it’s where I want it to be - or on fire.

[@pcbullets8726]

Nice! You'll get it all sorted out. Brakes are definitely a must. And, yeah, it sounded awesome when the turbo kicked in!

[@HamptonBallance]

I am LOVING this build! The way you smiled after the boost kicked in made the watch all worth while!! And I learned some things. Still some progress ahead!Awesome job Jamie!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I am so excited, I can hardly contain myself. Haha. Yeah, there’s a ton left to do, but it kinda works, and it’s AWESOME! Thanks!

[@HamptonBallance]

@ You’re welcome!

[@russnunn01]

Made me so happy hearing your laugh after the first decent boost pull. I love those moments when building cars

[@chriscordray8572]

Port matching helps tremendously. Bad castings can cause real turbulent airflow

[@DaveSmith-ep9ew]

Love putting these vidz on when I want to fall asleep

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re not the only one that says that, and while I sometimes wonder whether I should be insulted or not, you do keep coming back 😅

[@ChristopherJohnston-t5z]

It makes whooshy turbo noises. Congrats!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@wiggyjones]

I'm really enjoying this. Thanks!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@kevinjokipii4260]

"There's nothing it can do to stop me" is an ominous choice of words for a car with a known brake leak.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅 I wish I had done that on purpose.

[@rockystanaitis2908]

More excellent learning opportunities for me. I never knew about leak testing valves with brake clean. Thank you 🎉

[@whatchacookin1096]

Keep it going Jamie, your doing well.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍 The turbo sounds happy.

[@HamJamming]

Very good video, Jamie.

[@johnkendrick7304]

Hey man, I never cut you a break but I could absolutely feel the pain that this car was giving you. You worked really hard on this in that car gave you nothing back.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It gave me something back… a solid 7 pounds of boost on the very first test rip. I’ve laid the groundwork for something awesome, and I’m about to find it.

[@mutantryeff]

I always decreased my pistons compression ratio when wanting more high PSI pressure from a turbo. I would put them on the lathe and introduce a decent bowl area. Compression ratio dropped to about 7.4:1 (more or less). No detonation problems when running above 16psi turbo boost on premium. I also o-ring'd the head (easier than the block unless you have the Edelbrock tool)

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

There you go!

[@kb9oak749]

Nice work. The slant 6 is criminally underrated, especially with Stellantis doing a modern straight 6 bi turbo.

[@DubiousNookie]

No it isn't. It's accurately rated. If anything, it's slightly OVERrated.

[@01ls1z28dabx]

Best build series, no ramp truck. They're all great.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you. Haha. I love them both. Kinda need them both too - for future science…

[@aaaabababa]

i adore the look of this thing, i'd say the stance is pretty good, i wouldn't even want to lower the front. also reminder to get a remflex gasket on order

[@jenseninterceptors]

I sure do love those centerlines all around that beast, super cool man!!

[@Coronetguy]

I love how it sets!!

[@douglasfarina4729]

I'm impressed with the run-out of that cpappy little drill press. -regards, Doug

[@ricksaint2000]

Great show, Thank you Jamie

[@rustandmagic]

It looks great and sounds great (most of the time ;), and with that transmission cooler mount it is part mail truck now 🤠

[@imtired8004]

Awesome timing, just got around to watching the last video of this last night and was super hyped

[@michaelroberts6450]

Jamie built himself a fuel injected turbo Signet. Car is just entertaining to hear it and see it respond under boost. congratulations.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s what I thought! Thank you!

[@LSSindustries]

Wow footage of Jamie actually completing a task rather than saying he’s gonna do it and then cutting to when it’s done!

[@allanperryman388]

I know! WOW

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😮🤯

[@antoninoorfano8187]

Great job,gotta love the slant

[@barryewalt3250]

Cool car Jamie👍👍

[@daveclemons1225]

Two awesome video's in one day! Your spoiling me. This build is very interesting. I would have never imagined how cool its turning out. WOW!! Great Job!

[@majorgeneral5935]

Leaning tower of POWER 👍👍👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right!

[@jeremywilson4326]

Your a great teacher . Thanks man .

[@jamieminton172]

Well, it wasn't a kitchen table, but I'll credit you for the effort. A repurposed pizza stone and various grits of wet/dry for the deck, cross checked with my Mom's "Good" steel sewing yard stick and a Sears square that my grand father built a house and two barns with. All three are still in use. Black and Decker corded 1/2 inch drill for the porting and grinding. Hand lapping... because my Step-Dad said "You can feel a seated valve". He was right by the way. Right choice with the copper coat. Works for boat bottoms... 🤣😜 Excellent work young Jamie. That whine made me smile. 😃

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh, I am *sure* he is right. And I realized during this project while re-lapping all of those exhaust valves that trying it by hand would be a good idea. It seems like that grinding compound smooths out really quickly with the drill, and then it’s doing almost nothing. Had to re-apply compound many times. I’ve also never done a head this terrible before, so there’s that. I do need to figure out a nice flat surface for home surfacing heads eventually. Thank you!

[@beljames1563]

Have you considered an incantation beginning with the words "double, double, toil and trouble"? Add eye of newt and other various and sundry ingredients. Maybe a little lime in the coconut. Wait that part is for you.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I probably should have thought of that before now 😅

[@stevepops4450]

I combine oil with the grinding grit and use the suction cup on a wood rod spinner. Spin, then lift it up and reposition a few times. Start with the coarser grit, wipe clean then finish off with the finer with fresh oil.. You still get the grinding sound but easier to clean up. And a nice continuous line on the valve and seat indicates uniformity in finish. Yeah, number 6 always seems to be the problem child. If you have a thick piece of sheet glass, and a large roll of 60grit sandpaper, cut off a suitable piece, glue it to the glass and rub that head face on it a little bit. You will soon see if it aint flat . Perhaps a two man job with the slant head. Got several of the old steel shim head-gaskets. Here in New Zealand.....Even some for the intake/exhaust. You are an inspiration.

[@novanut1964]

good video of hotrod frustrations

[@mindblownwatcher8536]

Great stuff , much respect👍🏼

[@aprules2]

Jamie that's awesome now you have me wanting to build a turbo slant 6

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s challenging, but so fun - and I think rewarding!

[@allanperryman388]

Awesome build! From dream to reality. Sounds awesome.

[@willattwood8303]

I sure like it and heck with the naysayers that's a cool little car

[@rockystanaitis2908]

Watching for the second time 🎉

[@Legacy_Lou]

Hell yeah dude 😎 I love the video commentary, so funny 😜

[@VolcanoPudding]

Every time Jamie laughs, I laugh. Don't know why, but I do.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I like it. Haha.

[@countswing284]

Awesome build! Don't forget the REMFLEX! Cheers! 😎👍🏎🏁🏁

[@rustypliers74]

Turbo six against a twin turbo 318, let’s goooooo! 😤

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh shiiiiit! Sign me up.

[@rustypliers74]

@ let’s put on a show, I’m building the 318 in my living room as we speak

[@dantupper1784]

Got the first drive out of the pressure cooked 170!- fantastic!- it's Alive!. Now down to the list of things to iron out!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yessssss!

[@MikeJBlues]

Love the 63 , my first car was one. Blue on blue, , 3 on the tree. One wheel peeler 2 door signet.

[@OlderNotNecesarilyWiser]

Hey it's drivable! A little more time and a lot more frustration and you'll get where you want it, good job!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly! Can’t wait. Haha.

[@tonyb3864]

Very interesting. I am mesmerized. 😮

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too 😍

[@kennethvandiver7468]

Good work Jamie.

[@Kowyn]

I love this! so much more fun to go fast in a slow car then it is to go fast in a fast car. it's not about just power, it's the challenge and the fun that comes along with making something work, doing something that's been done a thousand time's before is easy and meh, doing something nobody has done is fun and very rewarding even if it doesn't result in huge HP gains. I feel the hot rod community kind of got away from the real sprite of hit rodding and it just became about bolt on junk no creativity and deep pocket's, but THIS is what it means to hot rod!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Exactly! You just captured and perfectly explained my feelings on this project. It’s true hotrodding. Hell, I/we *made* the manifolds for this build. It’s give or take exactly the way I wanted to do it. I took a lot of notes, but I made my own decisions and laid it out the way that made sense. Doubling the original horsepower of the 170 is firmly in my reach, and if I can do that and make it live reliably, I will be over the moon with joy. Not everyone gets it - but I am so pleased when people do. Thank you for that.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

There's something I like about that 4 barrel EFI sitting at the wrong angle under the hood.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I really like it! It’s unique. It does present a throttle connection challenge though.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Great video and very nice progress on your Turbo Turd. Haha.

[@322skimteller]

I think it has a mean cool look

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Best show on TV

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re too kind. Thanks!

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME job Mr J. Next EFI try the FAST EFI system, works great no issues. I have it on my 73 Challenger no for 8 yrs. Still going strong.....MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@VC.valiant]

Dam thats cool as. I want turbo slant 6.

[@charlesschultz658]

I would have left the charge air cooler yellow. That way when the vtec kicks in and the charge air temps are lowered you can yell "YELLOW!"

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Haha. That’s my bad.

[@idaholineman5788]

The chooch is mint!!

[@woolyhighlander7280]

A 273 with a real lumpy cam, 4 Bbl., wheel well headers, and loud side pipes, alum. hi-rise intake, 4 spd., and posi 8 &3/4 Rear, now were talkin.! Yee Haw !

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

How about two four barrels on a tunnel ram? Because otherwise you just described my Garbage Can Cuda build 😅

[@r.hill.2369]

Another neat video as always.

[@Badboythatsgenuine]

Always wanted to see a turbo slant 6 rip

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too! A boosted slant has been a dream for over a decade now. Initially I figured on a centrifugal supercharger, but my friends with ridiculous Subarus made me realize this was the way.

[@MalevolentMeles]

Don't forget the exhaust manifold gasket! Too bad there don't seem to be any aftermarket crossflow heads or other crazy things like that

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You have no idea how many hours I've spent laying awake in bed thinking about how to build a crossflow slant head...

[@xozindustries7451]

I like to use a sharpening stone to clean the block and head surface, it works really good

[@indianaslim4971]

Hi Jamie, love this car and build, once it's sorted out it deserves a paint job and to be driven daily.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I won’t be doing any paint jobs any time soon. In fact I’m planning to do a video about that at some point. I also love the look of the car as-is. But maybe some day… I certainly hope to drive it, a lot!

[@dirttdude]

looks like it got more fun alright

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Ohhhh yeah!

[@rexkean]

Signet turbo! So cool!

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

WooHoo "Heavy Smoker" is alive! I loved that weird grin. I don´t worry at all, a lot of wrench monkeys are way more care(knowledge)less. I think if the turbski manifold holds up this will be a sweet ride. I imagine it a bit snappier, less weight on the crank. This could be a total sleeper, just throw on stock look wheels, brighten up the rear light situation and we´re in business. Now that You painted the intercooler I´d go more with a grandma style grocery getter. Y´know, fly low- if it is even possible with a classic these days… But Yeah, I like the soft spoken cruiser thing until it´s floored: all hell breaks loose and the tires dissolve in smoke. Something like that ;) Good job(s), Kind Regards

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That has always been my point with the sleeper thing. People see a car like this nowadays and they expect some muscle. At least that has been my perception. So I’ve never been too concerned with trying to appear totally grandma stock. I like that little bit of flair - but there are not many tells on the car that it’s something more. It will be very interesting to see how long that manifold holds up. I think we both know that nothing about it is ideal and it’s on borrowed time. That’s fine! The upgrade path is a pair of readily available Dutra Duals and a Y-pipe - and the failure will hopefully be spectacular. Thank you!

[@wyattoneable]

The stance is just about right. I'm sure you'll get around to it. Commenters can be a nuisance sometimes but they too can be quite helpful. It's a slick set up under the hood.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Absolutely. It's a double edged sword. I've gotten lots of good information in the comments - but lots of annoyance too. Haha.

[@macdrew77]

Did you see the Powernation Slant 6 EFI build? Dream engine right there

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I did, and I was actually annoyed 🤣 because I had been talking about this for a long time.

[@rudybriskar5267]

Love the stance! 50:06

[@haroldkuykendall9078]

I love that Car!!!❤

[@curtis8516]

Woo-wee! Imagine if David Mann's Valiant had this, Duel would've been VERY different!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Seriously 😅

[@joelbrittenour8197]

I had a 63 valiant wagon. slant 6. In Minnesota cold -25, I had put on manual choke would always start. I paid $ 125 drove it for several years then my dad drove it some more. I had to start out in 2nd then at 28 push drive. Motorola 8 track 4 speakers one in each door. Wish I still had that car.

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Old Canuck lovin' this build, the hand-lapping, yeh, I can see that being really finicky, only done a few myself near half a century ago and they worked well but time consuming to get it nice, don't think I like that multi compound much, much rather go with several steps of grit, old note to self, make sure your guides are good before using drill spinnage, something like that, was long ago :P Great car and looking forward to seeing some brakes on it :)

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep, agreed on the grit. And the guide point is a good one. I found mine to be passable, but at least one was not amazing.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

I LOVE porting CAST IRON cylinder heads.....the first two sets of ports....then it's monotony.....😢 BTW, I put a square LED work light shining through the port at an angle that doesn't blind me. Back-lighting works AWESOME to REALLY see what you're doing.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh yeah. I was using my pocket light most of the time. It fits right in the port though, so I had to be careful not to grind it at times. Haha.

[@peterparsons7141]

Love that car !

[@keiths8800]

I like the body style. I am thinking a 383 swap with a 5 speed. But you proved you could do it, so that is something.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I wouldn’t put a big block in one of these. It’s truly a terrible fit.

[@keiths8800]

@ oh. Perhaps a smaller one. That car has a ton of style. Looking forward to you finishing it before it finishes you.

[@SchoolforHackers]

@@keiths8800 Your car is perfect for a 318 or 340. It would rock like mad, and handle a lot better.

[@DubiousNookie]

The best choice would be a 318 bored and stroked to 390, or a 360 bored and stroked to 408. These cars were available new with the 273 LA V8.

[@rickstrickland8730]

Aussiespeed should sponsor all your slant 6 shenanigans!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They should 😅 I could use a good few bits from their catalog.

[@jamescereda2628]

Congratulations! Next?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

High revving 273 small block with tunnel ram… low buck performance 318 with factory heads… a ridiculous 440 build at some point, and a 426 Hemi… or two… 😁

[@terrybeck1581]

Get a Remflex gasket on order. Gotta get back to your video

[@JustanOlGuy]

And I thought my '72 was cool with Dual/Carbs, Exhaust, thanks fer sharing!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m sure it is! Haha. Thanks!

[@CamelGarage]

Siiiiiiickkkkkk I’m doing shocks and struts and rear coils on my charger wayyyy to low for what I use it for lol

[@SchoolforHackers]

The stance is perfect: it looks like a gasser. The motor mounts are fine, way better than my Mercury/Chevy LUV.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s the look I’m going for!

[@brianl6798]

Free is good... sometimes... the stalling probably from being soo rich... keep on it. Neat project. Signet Turbo badging... sweet! Take it easy

[@guifrakss]

Very good video

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@ScottDLR]

Mail trucks have sway bars? Who'd have thought!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Front *and* rear, actually. They're often not doing much...