IV. SPECIAL CAR PACKAGES
Several special car packages have been produced using the slant six as the base engine. The following information is an outline of what these packages consisted of.
A. 1960 Hyper Pak 170
The Hyper Pak was the highest output per cubic inch slant six ever produced - It had a long duration, high lift camshaft and special valve springs, high compression pistons, four barrel carb and special intake manifold. This makes for an excellent racing package.
Mopar Hyper Pack Major Components:
PART #. NAME -------------------------------------------------------- 2205620 Assy - Camshaft 1944554 Assy - Valve Spring & Damper 2129619 Assy - Valve Push Rod 2129898 Manifold - Intake 2129899 Manifold - Exhaust - Front 2129900 Manifold - Exhaust - Rear 2129881 Assy - Carburetor 2121952 Gasket - Carburetor Flange 2129992 Assy - Air Cleaner 1821170 Gasket - Air Cleaner 2201223 Assy - Clutch Cover & Pressure Plate 2201219 Assy - Clutch Driving Disc 1636570 Gasket - Exhaust Pipe Flange 2298350 Assy - Muffler & Exhaust Pipe
NOTE These part numbers are given for reference only: The actual parts are no longer available!
B. 1975-76 Feather Duster and Dart Light 225
This package was specially designed for fuel economy. The engine part of the package consist mainly of an aluminum intake manifold and low restriction exhaust system based around a larger diameter header pipe.
The body part of the package featured lightweight aluminum panels. The chassis also had special items such as a four speed overdrive transmission.
C. 1977 Super Six
The super six is the latest package on the slant six. It consists of a two barrel carb and special aluminum two barrel intake manifold.
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