Capable Slant 6?
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Capable Slant 6?
Hello all.
I have not found much info on towing capacities, etc. With a Slant 6 in my W200 Crew Cab, is there any hope of ever pulling a camper, or a tractor / car on a trailer?
If my pipedream is to use the truck for these truck-like activities, what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Jim
I have not found much info on towing capacities, etc. With a Slant 6 in my W200 Crew Cab, is there any hope of ever pulling a camper, or a tractor / car on a trailer?
If my pipedream is to use the truck for these truck-like activities, what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
How much does it depend on the capacity of the rear axle? (Rear Axle is a 4.10 Ratio Dana / Spicer 60; Capacity = 5500 from the tag)
I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
Re: Capable Slant 6?
There is hope.... but with 127hp at your disposal and a 4.10 gear, you'll probably haveBrudog wrote:Hello all.
I have not found much info on towing capacities, etc. With a Slant 6 in my W200 Crew Cab, is there any hope of ever pulling a camper, or a tractor / car on a trailer?
If my pipedream is to use the truck for these truck-like activities, what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Jim
a slow journey. I'm sure some here can help you out with GVW / GCVW information.
John
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
If upgrading is the recommended suggestion, I would like to hear folks' opinions on what power plant I should upgrade to. We will start by ruling out a diesel conversion at this point, as I know nothing about diesel engines and the conversion would probably be light years beyond my expertise level.
Are there any sufficiently-sized engines that would mount up directly to my New Process 435 transmission? Or no matter what, I will need to change transmissions as well? (And I probably know less about transmissions than I do diesel engines ) It will all be a learning experience...
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Jim
Are there any sufficiently-sized engines that would mount up directly to my New Process 435 transmission? Or no matter what, I will need to change transmissions as well? (And I probably know less about transmissions than I do diesel engines ) It will all be a learning experience...
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Jim
Re: Capable Slant 6?
Jim,Brudog wrote:If upgrading is the recommended suggestion, I would like to hear folks' opinions on what power plant I should upgrade to. We will start by ruling out a diesel conversion at this point, as I know nothing about diesel engines and the conversion would probably be light years beyond my expertise level.
Are there any sufficiently-sized engines that would mount up directly to my New Process 435 transmission? Or no matter what, I will need to change transmissions as well? (And I probably know less about transmissions than I do diesel engines ) It will all be a learning experience...
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Jim
An A318 or LA318 would bolt right up to your current bell housing.
You would need the correct flywheel and probably a better radiator
to cool a V8 down. That would be the easiest option and it would
get you sufficient power/torque to do what you need to do.
John
Re: Capable Slant 6?
I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
Brudog wrote:Hello all.
I have not found much info on towing capacities, etc. With a Slant 6 in my W200 Crew Cab, is there any hope of ever pulling a camper, or a tractor / car on a trailer?
If my pipedream is to use the truck for these truck-like activities, what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Jim
sure the slant can tow... just may only do 45mph doing it..:)
Re: Capable Slant 6?
As Mentioned above look for a good LA 318. I had a slant six and went with a 318 and it was a pretty noticeable increase in performance and it was a bone stock mild LA 318.
jim
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
Where is your question?Macros wrote:I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
John, Macros quoted the OP.....Hobcobble wrote:Where is your question?Macros wrote:I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
Macros is a spammer.Hobcobble wrote:Where is your question?Macros wrote:I apologize for the "dumb" questions, as I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to these things. Haven't really pulled anything with a truck before. My Silverado was used for loads of dirt, mulch and sand only.
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
Thanks for the heads up you two.
John
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Re: Capable Slant 6?
As far as official Dodge specs, the below links to the 1969 Dodge Truck brochures I scanned should answer your questions. Not sure how well the specs work out in the real world, but I think Dodge put out honest info:Brudog wrote:Hello all.
I have not found much info on towing capacities, etc. With a Slant 6 in my W200 Crew Cab, is there any hope of ever pulling a camper, or a tractor / car on a trailer?
If my pipedream is to use the truck for these truck-like activities, what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Jim
viewtopic.php?f=33&t=37948
Let me know it the links are dead, as I know Dropbox recently made some changes that may have impacted the links.
Tom
1969 W100 383/435
1969 W100 383/435