Spark It Up
Proven ignition performance is easily accomplishable, thanks to MSD Ignition and its straightforward installation instructions, which incorporate factory components and aftermarket systems.
 We installed the MSD 6AL ignition...  We installed the MSD 6AL ignition on the firewall, only to have to relocate it due to clearance problems with the windshield wiper motor. An RPM Module Selector Switch (PN 8671) was added to control engine redline. |  We mounted the coil next to...  We mounted the coil next to the ignition box in order to simplify the wiring arrangement and keep leads to a desirable length. |  Our factory assembly manual...  Our factory assembly manual and a test lamp assisted us in locating a 12-volt, keyed power supply for the MSD 6AL. |
Cool Air
The nature of our accessory drives required simplification, as we added an aftermarket air conditioning compressor. Additionally, the opportunity to remove the water pumpmounted fan afforded us a way to remove the power-robbing effect of the cooling fan.
 We lowered a Flex-A-Lite electric...  We lowered a Flex-A-Lite electric fan (Black Magic M150) in place of the original. The Flex-A-Lite fan will keep the engine cool without taking power away from the Slant Six. |  The wiring is found on the...  The wiring is found on the side of the housing, which contains an adjustable themostat to activate the fan anywhere from 180 degrees F to 240 degrees F. An accessory lead also activates the fan when the air conditioner compressor is functioning. | |
Even Cooler
Although the Slant Six is a venerable and efficient engine, it has a reputation for being a hot runnerand were not talking performance here. In order to alleviate the typical concerns of oil and transmission cooling, we added aftermarket coolers to reduce underhood temperatures.
 To help with the cooling needs...  To help with the cooling needs for the transmission and the engine, we installed Perma-Cool's Maxi-CoolTM oil cooler. Here, the brass fittings were installed so the rubber hose would adapt to the cooler. |  We mounted the Maxi-Cool TM...  We mounted the Maxi-CoolTM oil cooler in place of the radiator overflow tank. Notice the three 3-1/2-inch holes we drilled through the radiator core support to accommodate airflow. | |
The throttle valve lever on...
The throttle valve lever on the transmission was replaced. This photo shows the old (A) and new (B) lever.
Full-Throttle
Anyone who has attempted to replace a stock carburetor with an aftermarket unit has dealt with kickdown linkage. Fortunately for Mopar enthusiasts, they have a friend in Randy Bouchillon. Bouchillons Kickdown Cable Kit makes head-scratching completely obsolete.
Because we outfitted the Slant Six with a new Hooker header and Holley carb, the original kickdown rods would no longer work. Bouchillon sent us a TorqueFlite Kickdown Cable Kit that installed so easy, were still amazed. This kit works with most 62-and-later Chrysler rear-wheel-drive vehicles fitted with a TorqueFlite transmission and just about any carburetor, including our Holley 2-bbl.
 A cable bracket was bolted...  A cable bracket was bolted onto the transmission using an existing hole. We made a small, 1/2-inch indentation in the floorpan for clearance. |  We ran the cable down the...  We ran the cable down the driver side of the truck frame and looped it back to the transmission. Here, we snapped the cable onto the throttle valve lever. |  Bouchillon supplied the bracket...  Bouchillon supplied the bracket that mounts to the intake manifold flange using the rear carburetor studs. We mounted the bracket, then installed the throttle cable and the kickdown cable. The kickdown cable has a quick adjustment at the carburetor to adjust shift quality. |