The Dodge Dart Slant 6 vs. V8 Swap Debate

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Is it better to keep a classic car original with its reliable "bulletproof" engine, or swap it out for raw V8 power? For Mike, the answer was found under the hood of his Dodge Dart. 🛠️🏎️In this episode, we sit down with Mike to discuss his automotive journey, which is headlined by a classic Mopar debate: the Slant-6 vs. the V8. Mike takes us through the process of swapping the legendary (but modest) Slant-6 for a small-block V8, transforming his Dart from a grocery getter into a street machine.We also dive into his love for Buicks (specifically the Buick Special), the story behind his pair of Darts affectionately known as "The Twins," and the reality of juggling multiple classic car projects at once.In this episode, you’ll hear:🔧 The Engine Swap: The technical and emotional decision to pull a running Slant-6 engine to drop in a V8.🎯 The Dodge Dart: Why the A-Body Mopar platform is the perfect entry point for classic car enthusiasts.☁️ Buick Dreams: Mike’s fascination with the Buick Special and the hunt for the perfect cruiser to complement his muscle cars.👯 "The Twins": The unique story of owning two similar cars and how they differ in personality and purpose.🛠️ Garage Life: The lessons learned from wrenching on vintage iron, dealing with rust, and the satisfaction of a job well done.Don't miss Mike's favorite episode featuring another Mopar legend and a slightly more modern Chrysler: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/14867457Whether you're a Mopar purist, a fan of engine swaps, or just love the lines of a classic Buick, this episode is a deep dive into the passion that keeps us in the garage.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit our Linktree to find all of our content: 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carslovedCheck out our Guest-inspired Road Trip Playlist on Spotify: 🎧🚗 https://carsloved.com/playlist📢 Join the Conversation: Would you keep the Slant-6 or swap for a V8? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...