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!

[@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.

[@AnthonyCourter]

Think Peterbuilt, Kenworth, Mack? Or, vise grips on leaky cylinder supply hose.

[@billybarnes9208]

I like the stance of the valiant. It reminds me of a strong bull dog in its stance showing off for his mate. I know weird ,I wish it was mine, and I was able to work on it. I'm disabled. All I can do is enjoy people like you working on your cars. May God bless everyone 🙏 ❤

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I love the stance too! I was thinking I’d bring the front down just a hair, keeping it up relatively high, but the general consensus is to leave it right where it is - so that’s what I’m going to do. Thanks for watching!

[@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!👍

[@davidfrank6666]

i would agree. there is enough v8's all over the place.

[@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.

[@Mclovingarage]

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

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Would you say the power is unlimited?!

[@morgansword]

We do it because we can and something is always learned first hand. The slant six has been a engine with a multiple following for just about any reason. They are not a leaning tower of power but for life of many of them, just about bullet proof in stock form. I played with them clear back in the sixties and most lived for about two hundred thousand slow miles. They just kept on running even with all the torture I put them through

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes! Exactly that.

[@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!

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

That was ridiculously fun , Do some more !

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Don’t mind if I do!

[@pcbullets8726]

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

[@0101-s7v]

2:38 "lose the T bolts on the valve cover." LOL. Reminds me of the time I was 17, way back in 1986, when there was a highly customized 1970 Nova on display at a very small car dealer in Sierra Vista, Arizona. On my way home around 1 AM Sunday morning, after drinking most of a 12 pack of Bud at my friends house, I pulled my 1969 Nova into the lot to look at the Nova, which was only about 100 feet from the main street. It was such a small town there was zero traffic on the road that time of night. Anyway, I lifted the hood and lo and behold they had some beautiful Mickey Thompson valve covers on the small block Chevy engine, held down by what? T bolts! it made it very easy to remove the bolts, pull the valve covers off, along with the high-rise air cleaner, and stow them in my car. I was in and out in 5 minutes. It was completely unplanned, but those T bolts made it irresistible. The only thing I ever "procured" in my life. I can't imagine how shocked they were to open the hood and find the valve covers missing. It was so long ago, but I'm still a little embarrassed I did that. I blame the Bud… LOL. Consider this my confession. 🙂 EDIT: Oh yeah, I took the chrome dipstick, too.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well, that’s a good one. Haha.

[@0101-s7v]

@@DeadDodgeGarage young and stupid.… real stupid. 🙂

[@MoparJimmy]

Love this car, the stance and the CENTERLINES !!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me tooooooo!

[@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.

[@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.

[@hydrocarbon82]

Only 5lbs? Brother most ratings are well below 85% the ultimate yeild of a given bolt, meaning you can stand to spice things up a few notches. Live a little, add 10 next time!

[@jeffhutchins7048]

I'm talking ARP studs. Their torque spec. is already over that of bolts. I think I torqued my Cummins head 25-50 pounds over ARP spec. if I remember right. I saw a video of an engine builder testing various studs for Cummins 12vs....I THINK they finally yielded at around 1,000 ft lbs.😮

[@louislepage5111]

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

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks!

[@nickbruni8041]

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

[@hydrocarbon82]

Big ol mopar-hater here and I love seeing slant 6 turbos documented on youtube.

[@russnunn01]

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

[@jenseninterceptors]

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

[@richardweyland116]

I really appreciate the honesty - you are extremely talented and confessing to be sore and making mistakes makes me feel a lot better because I have these problems and figure I'm just an inexperienced..."mechanic".

[@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!

[@bluesfan4life_945]

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

[@immrnoidall]

Whenever I hear a slant 6, it reminds me of my dads four door Plymouth Volaré 3 speed on the floor with a bench seat. Yup.

[@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 😅

[@LongIslandMopars]

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

[@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 😅

[@chrismartinez9807]

Great car, love that you went with a turbo slant 6

[@rockystanaitis2908]

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

[@mediocreman2]

Good job on keeping an otherwise unknown vehicle on the road, especially with what I'm guessing is the original engine.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

As near as I can tell, it is! Thanks!

[@ChristopherJohnston-t5z]

It makes whooshy turbo noises. Congrats!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Best show on TV

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re too kind. Thanks!

[@tonyheitsman4728]

Love it Turbo slant has so much cool factor.

[@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!

[@kb9oak749]

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

[@AsswipeGarage]

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

[@charlesschmid8778]

Couple of suggestions for installing a head on a slant six. I use Hylamar gasket sealant. Also I put shaving cream in the water openings on the block surface of the head. That way no "trash" can fall out of the passages onto the deck surface while putting the head in place. As soon as water hits the cream it dissolves.

[@chriscordray8572]

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

[@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…

[@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!

[@Rallykylen]

It still is what i would call a good day, enjoy it all! Even the bad stuff 😂

[@countswing284]

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

[@equalopportunityoffender6732]

Sir, YOU are a genius and I salute you 🫡 🇺🇸

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You are too kind! Thank you.

[@HamJamming]

Very good video, Jamie.

[@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

[@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!

[@imtired8004]

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

[@antoninoorfano8187]

Great job,gotta love the slant

[@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 😅

[@andysaunders3708]

Sweet styling on that thing. And I love the slant engines.

[@davidlefranc6240]

Nice little project car for sure .

[@MikeJBlues]

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

[@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!

[@Legacy_Lou]

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

[@BenModified]

Wow, it sounds great!

[@dolfandon7124]

Man, the sound of a peppy six is just magical. Good on ya for pumping life into the one of the most vaunted American sixes out there... no pun intended but it kinda works. I'm not a pro or good, just a weekend monkey that always bites off more than he should. Enjoying your channel

[@kennethvandiver7468]

Good work Jamie.

[@kriseckhardt5148]

My 64 Hurst Valient 4 barrel 4 speed car could almost pull wheelies with the right tires! Nice car sir!

[@rustandmagic]

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

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

This is awesome build, Just imagine if Mopar brought back the inline 6 design and made it smaller lighter and more efficient, yet made it so powerful that the standard output version would be equal to the power of a 426 Hemi from the 60s.... Baruk Hashem קול יהוה על־המים אל־הכבוד הרעים יהוה על־מים רבים

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Waaaaaaait a second

[@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!

[@jeremywilson4326]

Your a great teacher . Thanks man .

[@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!

[@gvet47]

I must miss something when you say fuel injected. Isn't that a carburator? Only thing that is needed is a haircut and a beard trim. It should run real clean then.💇🧔

[@michaelroberts6450]

@@gvet47 Jamie installed a electronic fuel injection unit on that slant 6. It looks like a carburetor but it's a fully adjustable EFI unit.

[@tallpaul9475]

Nice sleeper, nobody will suspect a thing.

[@Coronetguy]

I love how it sets!!

[@whatchacookin1096]

Keep it going Jamie, your doing well.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@ricksaint2000]

Great show, Thank you Jamie

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍 The turbo sounds happy.

[@JustanOlGuy]

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

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m sure it is! Haha. Thanks!

[@VolcanoPudding]

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

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I like it. Haha.

[@rexkean]

Signet turbo! So cool!

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

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

[@paulrickman7549]

I like the stance, great for field running.

[@haroldkuykendall9078]

I love that Car!!!❤

[@dirttdude]

looks like it got more fun alright

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Ohhhh yeah!

[@rockystanaitis2908]

Watching for the second time 🎉

[@allanperryman388]

Awesome build! From dream to reality. Sounds awesome.

[@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]

😮🤯

[@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.

[@wiggyjones]

I'm really enjoying this. Thanks!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@tonyb3864]

Very interesting. I am mesmerized. 😮

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too 😍

[@michaeladamo1188]

I love this car!

[@novanut1964]

good video of hotrod frustrations

[@ste1872]

Wow this sounds awesome better than music engine looks amazing as well

[@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.

[@willattwood8303]

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

[@douglasfarina4729]

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

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I used to have a valve grinder and an IDL seat and guide machine. Now I’ve got… this thing. But it works surprisingly well.

[@douglasfarina4729]

@@DeadDodgeGarage And impressed that you take the time to respond to comments. Kinda feels like a brush with stardom. Subscribed.

[@barryewalt3250]

Cool car Jamie👍👍

[@markking1255]

5.7 twin turbo sounds like a winner

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

My 170 cubic inch six cylinder is all the winner I need it to be

[@BIG_STOMP]

It sounds like the worst part of your project is the peanut gallery! Good luck man!

[@idaholineman5788]

The chooch is mint!!

[@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!

[@mikeme103]

I like the stance. Iam a fan of a second pair of slightly smaller round lights beside the originals🤙🏼👍🏽

[@markcrockford9679]

Straight edge or metre ruler and a set of feeler gauges and a good light will tell you if the head is warped ,I think valiants over here in Aus had stellite valves , neat project !

[@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

[@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.

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

Love that car! Some 70s disc brake spindles and a 4:11 Dana 60 would be a grand icing on the cake! On my slants, I shave off that heat well that joins the intake and exaust putting long bolts and brass bushings creating an air gap between the 2, it makes it very cold blooded but increased mpg and throttle response. Just a thought if you're building for power. The only caveat is longer warm up time but in my eyes it's totally worth it

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I removed the entire heat riser section of the exhaust manifold with a band saw and welded on a turbo flange 😅 I’m assuming you haven’t seen that episode. I won’t put a Dana 60 in what will ultimately be like a 250 HP car. Serious overkill. I am actually looking forward to stress testing the 7 1/4, and then will look for another 8 3/4 housing. Would like to be able to test different gearing but I think I know what it’s going to want. Disk brakes are definitely in the program. Thanks!

[@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...

[@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.

[@tommysaulter9171]

The 2nd best car I ever owned was a ‘68 Dodge Coronet with a 225” slant 6… It surprised many folks how well it ran. Made a believer out of several guys running 283s, 327s, 289s, and 302s… It ran low 14s in the quarter, although it was bone stock…!!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Huh. I’m surprised just hearing about that. Haha.

[@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!