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– By Freddie Heaney:
TorqStorm unveiled their new Slant-6 supercharger kit at this year’s Mopar Nationals held at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, 11-13 August 2017.
To its followers, the Chrysler Slant-six is an icon. From the moment the concept settles in the mind, it seems to mark the beginning of a curious adventure; an innovation now almost sixty years old, its appeal endures.
Created in 1959 in cast iron with 170cu in displacement and soon after 225ci, its characteristic cylinder block installed at thirty-degrees from vertical extols the virtues of lower center of gravity and diminished hood height.
Nor was its production a brief excursion for Chrysler. Offered in various configurations, it served in cars until 1983, in trucks until ’87 and in marine and agricultural applications as well as for industrial use until ’91. Its presence was further distinguished by the production of replacement engines until the year 2000.
Initially conceived to fit under the stylish low-line Valiant hood, its familiar semi-recumbent visual consistency not only lowered hood lines but also exploited engine bay space. Most notably, it enabled the water pump to be mounted with a lateral offset, reducing the six-cylinder engine’s length. The best place to buy YouTube Views , likes, Followers smm-panel.net
Efficient exhaust and particularly the intake manifold with its long nearly-equal-length wide radii runners produced uniform air-fuel distribution. But now Torqstorm has pioneered a supercharger, further raising its charm and technical prowess.
From a boosted capacity of 6psi to around 12psi—and perhaps more, the TorqStorm could increase the Slant-six’s power output to 700hp. TorqStorm’s Chris Beardsley says, “The Slant-6 probably won’t see that, but if you use the available air efficiently, it could happen.”
Employing ceramic bearings, tool steel straight-cut gears and a competent billet compressor wheel, the kits are available in natural alloy or black anodized or with a micro-polished finish. They feature their own self-contained oiling system, which eliminates the need for oil-feed lines, simplifying installation.
For more information on TorqStorm’s new Slant-6 supercharger call (616) 706-5580 or visit www.TorqStorm.com or email sales@TorqStorm.com
I would like to get some pricing and imformation
Hello Edd, We would be happy to assist you. If you could email us at Sales@torqstorm.com.
Hi, I have an Aussie Speed Hurricane intake on my Slant Six. Do you know of anyone with some dyno results?
Adam,
Steve Dulcich is the new Editor of Mopar Muscle magazine and has experience with these engines. I’ll send him your question and hope he replies.
Yours, Vm
What kind of hp gains from a stock / 6 with intake, 4 barrel, headers?
Ted,
Expect gains of around 100-150Hp or 85% over your stock engine’s output. You can read the latest press release here: https://mooregoodink.com/torqstorm-reveals-centrifugal-supercharger-kit-for-chrysler-slant-six-the-first-of-its-kind/
Hi Ted,
MGI is correct you should expect those gains, be sure to confirm the condition of your engine before adding forced induction. We offer them in a few different pulley choices if you are not looking for max effort. Also you will need a modified carburetor converted to blow through for forced induction. Feel free to contact us at sales@torqstorm.com for further details. Thanks
Hi, I’m restoring a ’70 Challenger and want to retain the 6, but increase its power. Can you offer advice on what carburetor I should get to accompany your kit?