All Of Your Slant Six (Plan Z) Questions Answered

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[@SmokeyRam]

So refreshing to see a classic old school build and not an over the top turbo build with a blueprinted aluminum block with all kinds of high dollar fancy stuff. This is a lost art. Great work tony, can't wait to see this thing hit the track!

[@bicylindrico]

Agree. It's the poor man's horsepower builds that I enjoy. This engine sounds great

[@vicmccartin]

Listening to a guy talk about a 60 year old engine design while taking a dump = awesome, realizing you were reading this guys articles 30 years ago while taking a dump = priceless. God bless you uncle tony this is what the internet was made for

[@rockymeyers4030]

30 years ago, uncle Tony wrote these articles while taking a dump

[@michaelpeterson4348]

Uncle Tony when I saw you rev that engine up and saw how snappy it was it was very apparent all the years of experience you have and it really shines through ...

[@wheelieking71]

This is the definition of "real" Hot-Rodding! Throwing your mind at it, instead of money. I love it! Doesn't hurt that I am a hard-core Mopar guy who loves the slant. But, the fact remains. THIS, is Hot-Rodding!

[@joshuamadden1025]

G wo

[@XLesky]

Cam specs are pretty close to the R/T E49 Valiant Charger. It's funny how that Slant sounds super grunty yet my 265 Hemi sixpack has a cam about that size and it idles like it's on EFI. DCOE Webers really tame big cams surprisingly well

[@markweber7275]

Tony, you are a real hot rodder! Taking a slant six and using your genius making a cool package keeps me enthusiastic. Thanks looking forward to future videos.

[@downandout992]

Seriously, how can you not love this?

[@kenleppek]

That fan belt trick is one for the books. I don't know how you came up with it but it's genius!

[@livewire2759]

A lot of circle track guys run their fans that way, simply because the rules say they can't run electric fans or pumps. It works great, just like Tony said, when idling around the pits they move plenty of air and water, then when you smash it and haul ass around the track they slip like they aren't even there. I've seen them do it with power steering as well.

[@kenleppek]

@@livewire2759 you'd think that loose belt on a circle track car wouldn't be favorable, maybe in a heat race it'd be ok but wouldn't it get to hot in the feature if the water pump isn't running

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I read about it in a how to hot rod VW engines that dates back to the 60s.

[@livewire2759]

@@kenleppek As long as they're up to speed they get enough air flow through the radiator that it cools and actually helps drive the fan which drives the pump, but yeah, sometimes they do overheat... risk vs reward!

[@kenleppek]

@@livewire2759 I never thought about the airflow driving the water pump via the fan....damn I'm no slouch when it comes to mechanical workings, but I would have never thought of that!

[@edwardnulton7228]

You’re the master of doing more with less. I’ve never seen anyone do such cool engine tuning and building with basically stock parts and have it perform like your engines do. I started following you right before you got bottle rocket and was amazed at your knowledge of making what you have work at it’s optimum and this build has me pretty stoked to see it make some numbers. Keep up the cool stuff that you do on your channel

[@johnfunk4313]

Where was this 30 years ago when I owned a Slant? Brilliant info and great result. I look forward to seeing it run.

[@theeoddments960]

I’d probably wager a solid 250-300 crank horsepower with that thing. No matter what power it makes, tony did the pretty crazy thing of COMPLETELY changing the characteristics of the engine from a smooth, slow revving, moderately torquey economical daily motor to a cackling, shrieking 6500-7k rpm free revving monster - and with 95% stock internal parts!!! I don’t know what kind of magic he did to make an engine do those things and sound the way it does and I’ve followed every part of the series on this build. Especially with so many other slant builds just sounding lazy and lame comparatively to this one, he really made it breathe fire. Took all his knowledge and know how and turned the thing into an anomaly. I’ve never heard an American six sound like that besides 10 thousand dollar billet internal prestige drag motors. Impressive to say the least. Note: measuring at the crank for hp

[@needmetal3221]

No more than 180 at the wheels. Car is light though so probably good for a low 13 quarter

[@leecrt967]

300 plus hp is a bit optimistic for a normally aspirated /6, even one with all these mods. If it meets or somewhat exceeds 1hp per c.i. that's a lot. If it puts @200 hp to the rear wheels it will fly because it doesn't weigh much.

[@theeoddments960]

@@needmetal3221 I wouldnt say anything that low. 200 at least. The car is full of lightweight gear for low parasitic losses besides the automatic trans which has also been modified. Anyways I was talking about crank horsepower. And I don’t imagine the drivetrain taking as much to turn as what anyone would normally would grade it on.

[@danebeck7900]

I find those numbers believable. Datsun Z cars from the 70's had straight 6 engines with even less displacement, 2 valves/cylinder and non-crossflow head regularly making well over 200 whp, sometimes 300 whp in race trim. The slant with more displacement and a solid build should be able to do it too

[@dwartfarquart9590]

@@danebeck7900 the valves are side-by-side. Much harder to get good flame travel like a Datsun. I am still thinking 200-210hp. The torque #s? I have no idea.

[@chrislystig8869]

That belt tension water pump/fan get around has me smiling while I listened to it... Then I look over at the screen & you're smiling too... It's great...

[@easygoing2479]

Thanks Uncle T! A great way to start my day. Have my coffee all brewed and at my side, breakfast about ready, and I can sit and watch my favorite down-to-earth channel about no-nonsense cars from the good ole' days!

[@ewconway]

Excellent post start briefing. Always impressed with how much information is actually in RAM within Uncle Tony’s brain. He truly impresses me with his memory of all he does on these project cars. Thanks again Uncle Tony 👍

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Tony, you’re a mopar mad scientist! I love your approach to situations like the fan, and your appreciation of under appreciated motors. Can’t wait to see how plan z runs!

[@southsidehatch]

I always get a kick of showing UTG to old car guys . You know the ones that still have flip phones. They always appreciate it.

[@davesmith-tp4eu]

I think that's the best sounding Slant-6 I've ever heard I mean I know it's still needs an exhaust but it sounds healthy for a slant six

[@brianmaynard7320]

Can't wait to see this fly down the 1/4!!!

[@kevinjohnson9372]

That sounds stout tony let's see some 60 foot times with that gtec

[@PavelZajec]

I need a motor like that. It would fit perfect in my '37 Dodge.

[@charlesmiller5078]

You can listen all you want....you said 20, Im a good listener. It was 20. Thats about what I run in almost every car, works great.

[@bigbear5510]

Yeah, I heard 20lbs also @11:05

[@charlesmiller5078]

@@bigbear5510 I think he is putting us on, seeing what he can get away with, Sorry Uncle Tony, aint gonna fly.

[@theeoddments960]

What are you two talking about I specifically hear 40 pounds in the last vid about 11:06. There’s no conspiracy theory here blame the microphone that picked it up or your ears. He said 40 pounds of pressure.

[@edm1004]

You have a gift for making videos. Glad you are able to enjoy it and make some cash. Your knowledge is very good as well. Keep up the good work! It is very cool and rare to be entertained and learn a lot of stuff all at the same time

[@johnwilburn]

I told him that while we were setting up for the 904 recap video. He is very good at articulating his thoughts in an orderly fashion in one take. Seems easy on the face of it, but not many people can do that, even those who make KZbin videos regularly.

[@richardvale214]

You know he's reading from a teleprompter, don't you?

[@johnwilburn]

@@richardvale214 LOL. I’ve watched him make videos. He wings it 100%.

[@michaelanderson5456]

Ditto. Could not have said it better!

[@richardvale214]

@@michaelanderson5456 But what about the cue cards and the desk notes and the director (Kathy) feeding him lines off-camera? All kidding aside, you guys are absolutely right. Very talented guy.

[@charger19691]

I think the mill is gonna run strong. It sounds pissed off and ready to rock and roll👍🏻

[@shanescrimshire8395]

Hey Tony, digging the project. I built a very exotic 4.0 inline that lives in the ultimate sleeper, a 93 grand Cherokee. It has embarrassed a lot of pony cars stop light to stop light. Btw, it has 2.05/1.6 valves and it still snaps the head back from a standing start, with an automatic.

[@countryjoe3551]

Got a video on your 4.0???

[@pauldulworth2768]

Wow. Masterclass for going fast with very little.

[@willbrooks3875]

This thing could definitely get into the 11s with the right gearing, not going overkill on the tire, and keeping the race weight as austere as possible. It will be a sight to see

[@c5back9]

What a fun build this is. Good job! Looking forward to seeing vid of her putting power to the pavement. Also can’t wait to see her fully dialed in and on the clock. Dyno figures will be very interesting too! I knew a guy when I was a kid who had a 63 fairlane with the six banger. Mine had the small block v8. He worked his old school style and it was stoutly little monster. My stock small block v-8 couldn’t stay with it. Then a new guy showed up in the area with a hot little 225 that had been gone over well (probably similar to whats in this vid). That little leaning tower of power was really something to behold.

[@davidsmith3828]

I’ve always been a SB Chevy guy...but your slant 6 has me thinking... Great info...amazing...thanks for posting!

[@jeffperrault308]

I did the usual Edelbrock intake,holley four barrel,cam and longtube headers on my '72 318 dodge charger and it ran great! Made great power! Not big block power but good drivable power.I was 21 yrs.old when I had that car and I absolutely loved it..to top it all off I paid $375 for it..a guy bought it,drove it for a year,went off to Vietnam and never came home..it sat next to a tree on cape cod where I was raised and it sat there from '73-'74 til I bought it in 1986.I actually thought it was orange but when I cut and buffed it in my garage it came back bright red!! Only rust on the whole car was the floorpan right behind the drivers seat!! Bench seat,column shift black interior.nothing special no option car.

[@alanmerritt410]

I definitely heard 20 lbs oil pressure. I thought wow that doesn't sound like a lot

[@alanmerritt410]

I just went and rewatched. He said 20 lbs.

[@theeoddments960]

The last vid at 11:06 if you hear “it’s holding 20 lbs of oil pressure” you need to get your ears checked because you’ve gone full Beethoven minus the music part lol

[@aceroadholder2185]

Oil pressure is being used to judge oil flow through the bearings. If the oil pressure is too high when the engine is warmed up it indicates there isn't enough clearance in the plain bearings and the oil isn't flowing fast enough to keep the bearings cooled. Besides lubricating the bearings the oil carries away the heat generated by the shearing of the oil film in the bearing. Remember that the actual oil pressure in a plain bearing is generated by the relative motion of the bearing surfaces and can be from 800psi to over 4500psi. 20-30 psi oil pressure is ok for this engine warmed up. On a old Chevy 283 the oil pressure sensor didn't trip until the pressure was down to 10 psi. Note that on a engine like most current motorcycles have now with roller rods and main bearings you only get 5-10 psi.

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

It has 40 lbs he covered it Sunday night on the live stream.

[@paulallison6689]

@@WhiteTrashMotorsports Granted, he very well may have, but not everyone watches livestreams nor is able to watch 'em when they are on...& he didn't leave that particular one up for some unbeknownst reason...so people can't watch it in order to hear what he said in it. The only video that can be referenced is the last one where he fired it up & ran it.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Wicked that you are drinking a Canada Dry! Wicked good drink!! This is hot rodding! You don’t need 100k to have fun! This is my favourite so far Tony! Cheers

[@eviljoker303]

I knew it was a Holley Blue fuel pump!The buzzing sound is unmistakable 😁

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

I'm surprised nobody makes a shorty header that mocks the factory 1 piece exhaust manifold? Can't wait for the test drive video 🏁

[@AtZero138]

Not too long ago, Slant6 parts were used "only" now even my work sells replacement intake manifolds,, Exhaust maybe,, for stock I mean, they do tend to crack.. Headers I've seen the short dual headers, not sure who make them, peace Brother..

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

@@AtZero138 I was toying with the idea of taking a factory 2 barrel intake for a slant 6 and reconfiguring it to run 2 1 barrel carbs one right behind the other to give it that vintage hot rod / rat rod look to the engine . the 1 barrel carbs would be a carter jut like the one on my slant 6 now

[@tracychaffin4410]

Sounds wicked !!!! Can’t wait to see it preform.👍

[@newcitycarpet3675]

Excellent overview U.T. Enjoying the videos and looking forward to the outcome. Thanks for the insight. Gary R

[@bigbear5510]

Great follow up video for those who have not been following the build. I can wait to see what she'll do, hole shot, 60 foot or down the track. Keep on wrenchin' Uncle Tony!👍👍🔧🍪🍪🍦😊 BTW: It sounds like you said 20lbs at the 11:05 but when I watch it several times it looks like you're saying 40.

[@billsanders3604]

Love the engine. Sounds awesome Tony. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@joekurtz8303]

Lighter reciprocating mass indeed , Revvvs! Smart build.w/ relatively stock parts. & all the little details. Parasitic drag won't matter when all they see is your taillights. 💨💨💨

[@kencooper2059]

Had a bunch of slant sixes when I was a teenager. Never built one, didn't have the money, but would have loved to! I look forward to seeing what this baby will do!

[@mrkrzt]

You are a genius uncle Tony! Love the project!

[@paulhare662]

Windage? From what I remember about these engines, you could run them without oil for quite a long time and coolant was largely optional. See: Dennis Weaver in the movie Duel, final hill climb.

[@buckywardahl5860]

Lol

[@johnmcmullen456]

When you see the screen shots of the odometer in Weaver's car, it shows very low mileage. Shouldn't have had engine issues. LOL.

[@markstopkey4085]

Genius trick with the fan.

[@Sjmartin666]

Good to hear you mention the grease pencil on the headers..I did that to know were to put the cross over on my exhaust

[@noname-jr1vo]

You Mopar guys are a weird bunch. But the world wouldn't be the same without y'all. Much love and respect.

[@79impalajb]

Definitely going to be interesting to see that car run.

[@MrSmith-cz2qp]

Had one of these in an 1985 dodge d100 w/4 od and posi. Had big 4 barrel and ran mud tires. Thats thing got crap for for mileage but would burn out on any surface. Ran like a tank, it speaks to the straight six motors gotta lovem.

[@bradoconnor9868]

I love Tony's loss fan belt trick. Keep it simple!

[@jamessharp9790]

Thank you I love how many stock replacement type parts you use . I hope to see kids doing more things like this .

[@rusellsterkel4000]

Really enjoyed this whole build Take care

[@tedporter4975]

Dang, sounds like the way my dear old Pap would talk and walk us through his Chevy inline 6 hot set up builds. Knowledge of what the factory offered spanning years, and use those parts mix/match to build little and light go machines. (I still have the last one that he built 30 years ago, @ 300hp) Thank you.

[@donmccarthy2412]

45 years ago, I had a 64 barracuda with a 225 and a Holley 390, Clifford headers and the marine cam with 318 valve springs. An old guy friend of mine had a Duster 225 with a Turbo running 12lbs boost into a 4 speed, that thing went like it had a good 340 in it.

[@GHOST117HALOBOYCOD]

That fan belt trick works for sure I used to do that with my power steering pump on my turbo civic when I’d race it I’d pick up over a 10th of the belt was loose over having it tight

[@williamotto2366]

Thanks it’s bottled experience. Would of been gone when your gone now it could live forever outstanding sir

[@michaelalexander1972]

Just an idea, I took on my 440 Point Eliminator pantronix ,man I tell you what night and day I would not go back to point no way, you hit the gas the response is unbelievable ,start without even Touching the gas. something to think about...

[@johnwilburn]

The elimination of points themselves isn't the reason. The condition, dwell, timing, and voltage to the points are why. Electronic usually fixes a lot of things, but they could have also been fixed with the points...people just usually don't anymore.

[@Richie_the_Fixer]

Tony has done points vs electronic comparison in the past . As long as the point system is in top condition , the electronic offered no benefit up through 6000 rpm.

[@michaelalexander1972]

Well in top shape ,agree with you with points but make 20 passes with a 45,000 volt coil ..and never touch the points.. dont know you, but I was there when the only thing was point ....then tell me electronic not better.. sorry disagree....

[@Z_732]

Thanks UT. Good info! Can't wait to see it take a rip!

[@brucefoster8084]

Congratulations Tony she sounds crisp.

[@Flytofishing]

Love this build been watching it since the beginning👌🏻

[@bcbloc02]

I have done the slip-o-matic fan/water pump combo myself before. It does work great!

[@TheSaxon25]

sweet build! thanks for the info

[@lonwillis783]

Uncle Tony the Mopar whisper it's amazing. 😊

[@tomcrosby6332]

Love it , Buddy! Never had one, but would if I could. disassembling a 400 MOPAR now for Stroker.

[@shanesmaineshop]

You just cant beat the old cars. Thanks for sharing.

[@mothereartha7]

Man that sounds crisp. Uncle tony almost nothing sounds that good, a jag , six down the mulsane straight, at 8000 rpm in 1960 at lemans,

[@livewire2759]

The V8 Corvettes sounded better in my opinion... especially the L88s of the late 60s.

[@cncnmore4505]

That rev!!!! Man that was nice!!!!!

[@russabrams3982]

How about an electric water pump drive ? We used to use the loose belt trick in our NHRA stocker until NHRA changed the rules and allowed electric water pumps . Works nice cooling the engine down in the pits too .

[@livewire2759]

He may not have explained it here, but in a previous video he mentioned that an electric pump/fan setup was significantly heavier than the mechanical pump/fan setup he's got, and this project was 100% about weight reduction. An electric setup adds the weight of two electric motors and wiring, switches, relays, etc... it all adds up.

[@russabrams3982]

@@livewire2759 good to lose weight , but if the engine doesn't have to waste power spinning the water pump , you probably will et quicker than the 2 lbs you might lose in weight . Morose and Mr Gasket sell water pump drives that let you keep your lightweight plastic fan ,

[@livewire2759]

@@russabrams3982 Possibly... but the whole point of this build is light weight and tight budget, not just super low ETs. Like he says, it's not how fast you go, it's how you go fast.

[@ultimafuego]

Love it. All of it.

[@cantbyou3086]

I'm just in awe of just the amount of information in his head, and he's thinking so fast his mouth can hardly keep up.

[@jeffperrault308]

Wow..Uncle Tony!! Gotta say that I am WAY impressed with the throttle response on that slant..thats fn crazy!! Man she sounds really good..it's a shame cuz so many NICE mopars met their demise at the crusher cuz back in the day people were like Nah!! If they lifted the hood and saw the slant or a 318..funny thing is even with that teeny tiny two barrel on the 318 it laid down more hp and more torque than the 5.0 mustangs of the 80's and early 90's I used to absolutely melt the tires off my 318 '72 charger,and even tho I am a dyed in the wool mustang guy if I could have any of my old cars back it would be my '72 dodge charger!!

[@smokenchoken1736]

Yeah until the 85 model year those 5.Slows were a joke at 135 hp 243 tq, that bump in 85 to fuel injection bumped them to 185/270 which only then surpassed you 72 charger 318 at 150/260 For an interesting comparison though the emissions 2bbl 360 FE that everyone hated and called a dog still made 196/327 The 2bbl pickup 350 chevy made 145/250 The 2bbl 351m Ford made 156/262 That shows just how well that 318 stacks up and punches above its weight during the emission years

[@billhendon1017]

So cool ! Building a 300 ford ! Thanks for the insight!

[@jeffduncan9140]

Awesome motor.

[@deanfuller1702]

Love this car.

[@gypsy8961]

Awesome idea with the belt. Thanks.

[@jimanastasio192]

That sucker sounds mean! I love it! Still lovin' the channel and the "other guy" engines!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

That is a sweet sounding slant 6!!! Less reciprocating mass does indeed make for quicker/higher revs.........which was Smokey Yunick's philosophy, back when he de-stroked his Chevy rat motors down to 416 cu in. Actually, the de-stroked rat motor he used in the 1967 Daytona 500 was only 403 cu in. It was intended only to shake down the car during practice BEFORE qualifying. He had originally planned on swapping up to the 416 for qualifying & the race. It was the only Chevy in the entire field because GM had dropped all factory backing, so everyone else was running 426 Hemi's & 427 Fords, making Smokey & his team the true underdogs. ( I AM NO BRAND LOYAL SNOB, I LOVE THEM ALL. But this is a true story. ) The little 403 was so much faster than everyone else during practice, that Smokey decided to gamble & use the motor for qualifying and the race itself. "The little Chevelle" won the pole position, beating all those formidable factory backed cars/teams. But he worried about the engine's durability at those higher rpm's, and strongly urged his driver: Curtis Turner, to "take it easy & stroke most of the race, then use those higher rpm's near the end, to pass the leaders & win, otherwise risk blowing the motor". They gave Turner a horribly slow pit stop, causing him to lose valuable track position. Turner became angry & frustrated, so he floored the damned thing. They say within 2 laps, he was catching the leader ( and race winner) Mario Andretti driving a Ford........and sure enough, he blew the motor. They used one of his de-stroked rat motors ( 416 cu in ) in the very next race at Atlanta, where it was also fastest in practice.........until Turner crashed & totaled the car.

[@allenlarabie8854]

Music to my ears... 🙂👍🏼👍🏼

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

I had the 1981 Slant Six and it was great even in the 1981 Cordoba.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Love the slant six's, quality materials and reliable. The distributor used a nylon gear and was the " bugger " that would spoil the fun. Bronze replacement fixed the little issue. Check all slant sixes as that may be the only reason the car was parked. I personally have seen this 4 or 5 times back in the day. Happy hunting.

[@JMTiedemann]

Good choice for the ginger ail! Canada dry!

[@MotoDeSoto]

Love the fan belt trick.

[@jesseduke694]

It dous sound good man! Good job on it. It sounds like it should be a good fun little engine for ya.

[@seanmartin2382]

Thing sounds like a beast!!!!!

[@georgebonney90]

Everything has its purpose, i love the car UT thank u sir

[@larrygomez2219]

Sounds awsome 😀

[@sprocket9200]

Love the content, my first ride was a 63 Dodge Van (Fargo) with a Tilton Hilton room 225 with a 3 on the tree. Gutless as hell but ran great. Then the block cracked

[@sprocket9200]

Lol wasn't sure, 63, 64, we were told it was a 66, maybe it had a different engine in it. All I know was early 60s . I tried putting a 904 in it and it didn't fit because the snout on the TC was bigger than the hole in the crank. So probably a 66 or newer 904 and a 64 225 . As I understand the snout was bigger after 65. Doesn't matter, ain't got it anymore

[@kencohagen4967]

Thanks. I tried to keep up, but I couldn’t as I had back surgery. I’m thinking about doing a similar build in a Gremlin. Very similar build to this one, but there are new performance parts available for it, so down the road I can make improvements a little at a time.

[@Tech-NO-City]

Hell yea brother

[@krispytoast8804]

I would love to work on one of these slants, the only engine i have experience with is my bmw straight 6 and it’s plastic parts galore

[@cgberz]

What engine? Definite fan of the M20, S52, M54, S54, and N52's.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Did you say it Broke My Wallet?

[@krispytoast8804]

@@cgberz n52, one of the last reliable engines bmw made, just a lot of plastic

[@cgberz]

@@krispytoast8804 early N52's have a magnesium valve cover. It is a sweeeeeeet engine though.

[@krispytoast8804]

@@cgberz yeah I have the 06 so it’s still got the magnesium valve cover and the Ccv system is separate, i definitely prefer it over the plastic one

[@davejames2015]

Great idea for the fan hmm

[@leecrt967]

Unless it flies off down the track. Belts are cheap, though.

[@hamishfullerton7309]

Quite high compression, sounds snarlly, love a snakey slant 👍🐍makes me want one despite there weaknesses

[@russelljackson7034]

Right on

[@steveib724]

Been playing with my street stripper thanks to you Tony vids keep um coming great channel thanks ✌

[@leapyear9460]

Shes snappy!!!

[@gregrop4857]

It sounds happily pissed off

[@ccpgmike620]

wow 11:1 CR I missed that during build. CR is everything.... it's such a happy engine :-)

[@discerningmind]

UT, I've said it before but I have to say it again. YOU ARE A MASTER!!! There are very few men that have the knowledge and expertise that you do, and particularly with Chrysler products. Just the fan belt set-up described is incredible. Nobody else thinks of that. And I've especially enjoyed all the videos on slant sixes. Regarding your minimal dissatisfaction with the high oil pressure. I offer the following to lower the oil pressure and reduce oil drag at the crank etc. After the break-in, consider changing the oil to AMSOIL in one of their light weight versions, like 0-w-20, and add a zinc supplement. From my twenty-four years of experience being an AMSOIL customer (and enthusiast) I trust their formulas to provide complete protection. As well, from my experience I know that their 0-w-__ formulas are so thin that upon cold engine start-up you can hear the lifters and rocker arms clacking, yet they have full protection and are in no danger due to their formulas. The AMSOIL web site is excellent and of particular interest for you there are extensive research papers at the site. I do not work for or have any investment in AMSOIL. www.amsoil.com/

[@lessharratt8719]

I like the way you think.

[@jessicawells5145]

Makes me wish I'd kept my dad's 80 shot box step side truck. It was a 400 thousand mile 6,with the A833 overdrive.

[@uski59]

OMG....Mopar Guru, this is the motor I wanna see in the Miata.

[@baileyhatfield4273]

I heard 20 Psi oil pressure when i watched it too....nice to know it was more lol. The thing REALLY sounds great and just can't wait to see the thing get up and go.

[@livewire2759]

I heard 40 and still thought that was kind of low for a freshly built engine... LOL

[@theeoddments960]

@@livewire2759 well the temp was running a bit hot at that point I imagine it was up to 190-200 degrees and as tony says oil pressure doesn’t make power it hinders it. He doesn’t need that oil pressure like a 3500 Silverado does.

[@livewire2759]

@@theeoddments960 I think he said the temp stayed right around 180.... but yeah, I remember when he was talking about oil pressure and not needing so much. He must have rigged the regulator for lower pressure. Most engines of the time ran 50 - 60 psi when new, even when warm.

[@michaelreardon7667]

When the end of the world comes, the only things left will be cockroaches and the slant 6.

[@jamessharp9790]

Well CZ motorcycles too😂

[@southsidehatch]

Don’t forget about that old drunk that survives off bourbon and carnival cigs. He’ll be there.

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

Don't forget the ford 300

[@davenorman8251]

I used to work on an Aussie Charger drag car with a 265 and we ran a davies craig nylon water pump, no fan or thermostat in the motor just a thermo switch for the pump...that type of set up does away with the fan mount both pulleys belt and water pump housing completely (plated over) and saves a lot of weight..Our motor had no pulleys just romac balancer.