Recommendations on remanufactured engine. Slant 6

[Casey]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a remanufactured slant 6. The one in my 63 330 is about as used as it can be. Would prefer to go to the second gen slant if I could (67-74?). I’m not looking for a hot rod motor. This is my daily driver and I just want a direct replacement that will give me years of reliable 50 mile round trip days. I have done some minimal research and know most of the places and prices. Just wondering if anyone recommends any of the remanufactures or is there any I should stay away from. Thanks for any help.

 

[Darter6]

Honest, You need to fine a local that rebuilds engines.On line companies have pretty bad reputations .
Or find a local auto repair shop that uses Jasper remans. Some shops have good luck with them.
From what I remember you cannot buy direct from Jasper thus having to go thru the repair shop that have accounts with them. Really a crap shoot.

 

[sam dupont]

I bought a Ford pick up once. It had one of those rebuilt motors, and with 18,000 miles on the clock, it cracked pistons. I took it to a local machine shop and said my motor is blowing oil. The lady behind the counter said you have broken pistons, and then told me how the outfit I bought it from rebuilds them.
She said they punch them all out to .040 because that cleans almost all bores and they use the absolute cheapest parts they can source. I fixed it in-chassis, leaving the crank alone, but replaced rod. Bearings rings, pistons, and lifters. It's still running around as far as I know.

 

[Casey]

Honest, You need to fine a local that rebuilds engines.On line companies have pretty bad reputations .
Or find a local auto repair shop that uses Jasper remans. Some shops have good luck with them.
From what I remember you cannot buy direct from Jasper thus having to go thru the repair shop that have accounts with them. Really a crap shoot.

Thanks, the local shop is definitely an option. Was just considering going the “easier” route if I could just get it all done in one shot. Also I was hoping on a second gen slant. Not for any big reasons just a few minor ones. I don’t believe jasper even offers the slant anymore and I don’t want someone else installing it anyway. Thanks for your input.

 

[Lefty71]

I'd ask the same thing over at FABO, if you havent already done so. There was no shortage of slant sixes used in "B" bodies, but I do hear a whole lot more chat about them from the "A" body guys.

 

[WileERobby]

Research local machine shops, ask around for recommendations, usually guys in local car clubs have experience with them.

 

[sam dupont]

Thanks, the local shop is definitely an option. Was just considering going the “easier” route if I could just get it all done in one shot. Also I was hoping on a second gen slant. Not for any big reasons just a few minor ones. I don’t believe jasper even offers the slant anymore and I don’t want someone else installing it anyway. Thanks for your input.

Being in Illinois, you can ship a motor affordably from many States west of you using Speedee delivery. I had a 500 pound 4 cylinder shipped 700 miles for $190 including the $50 Tommy lift charge. I was happy with the price. You might also ask the machine shops if they have one laying around. Shops get stuck with a rebuild once in a while. I got a nicely done with some cool parts 351c for $2500 that way. After a year they offered a payment plan and the guy said no, so they offered it to me for what was owed. A fresh, warmed up 351? Hell, yeah

 

[69plywgn]

You could also check this forum: Slant Six Forum

 

[Don Frelier]

Or maybe just find a good used one.
Here's a listing:
Plymouth Duster Slant 6 Six Cylinder 904 Trans MOPAR 1975