Chrysler Slant-6 engine - Wikipedia
WEBThe Slant-Six is the popular name for a Chrysler inline-6 internal combustion engine with an overhead valve reverse-flow cylinder head and cylinder bank inclined at a 30-degree angle from vertical. Introduced in 1959 for the 1960 models, it …
Top 10 Engines of All Time (#6): Chrysler 225 Slant Six - OnAllCylinders
WEBJan 20, 2014 · The center of gravity is much lower than in upright engines. Increased clearance for use with the Plymouth Valiant’s low-profile hood. Engine accessories are more accessible. The “slanted” design also allowed for the use of equal-length intake runners and header primaries.
Plymouth Valiant - Wikipedia
WEBThe Valiant debuted an all-new six-cylinder overhead-valve engine, the famous slant-six. Its inline cylinders were uniquely canted 30° to the right (passenger side), permitting a lower hoodline. The water pump was shifted from front to alongside, shortening engine length.
Slant Six Chrysler Engine: A Storied History
WEBSep 7, 2023 · With the Plymouth Valiant selling like hotcakes, Chrysler quickly set to attaching its space-saving slanted engine into one application after another. Trucks, vans, RV’s, tractors, boats, and even industrial equipment were …
Every Chrysler Slant-6 Engine Ranked From Worst To Best
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Chrysler introduced the 170 cubic inch slant six engine in the 1960 Plymouth Valiant and a 225 cubic inch version in larger models. The slant six got its name from the 30-degree angle...
The Chrysler Slant 6 Was The Underdog of the Muscle Car Era
WEBAug 9, 2021 · The Chrysler Slant 6 was first developed for the Plymouth Valiant for the 1960 model year. Plans for the Valiant and the Slant 6 were started in the late 50s as Chrysler aimed to build a compact family car to appeal to buyers of VW Beetles and other compact imports, as well as stay ahead of the competition at GM …
1962 Plymouth Valiant - Slant Six - Project Build - MotorTrend
WEBJun 15, 2016 · Check out Part 3 of Project Builds 1962 Plymouth Valiant getting an engine change - Coverage by Mopar Muscle Magazine.
The revolutionary new 1960 Valiant from Chrysler - Plymouth
WEBThe slant six was used for the first time in the Valiant, lasting through to the 1980s. The 225 cubic inch version produced more power than the Chevrolet and Ford compacts' engines, while the 170 was competitive and economical.
1963-66 Plymouth Valiant | The Online Automotive Marketplace …
WEBSep 23, 2018 · Powered by the durable Slant Six engine, Plymouth’s 1963-’66 Valiant was an economical alternative to the larger, thirstier cars of the era and, with reasonable care, these cars delivered thousands of miles of trouble-free driving.
1962 Plymouth Valiant Slant Six - Project Build - MotorTrend
WEBJun 15, 2016 · Check out a little history on the 1962 Plymouth Valiant Slant Six. Story coverage by Mopar Muscle Magazine.
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