Just finished the HEI conversion on my 1982 D150 /6.I kept the airpump and disabled the rest of the egr system.Timing set at 6degrees initial.Vacuum to 1974 valiant distributor from venturi port on carb.Runs much better.Idles at 600rpm in drive.pics at http://s658.photobucket.com/albums/uu310/oldblue1982/

wow ole' blue, thats awesome, good job on the conversion, now i just need to start getting my parts together.:D

I have a /6 in my 80 pickup with a 3spd and OD on the floor. Mileage @ 99,991 Runs great and I get about 20mpg on average. I plan on putting headers and a carter 2bbl on it and leaving as is. No need to mess with the leaning tower of power since it will last 3 lifetimes atleast. Might as well since I have a blown manifold gasket and a vaccum leak on the carb.

2bbl would be the best bet, a 4bbl is overkill for a /6.

ok guys, just two more things, i didn't get to start running the parts yards yet, if i can't find a 2bbl intake & carb, can they be purchased new, all i see is 4bbl items.

and, the heat valve flapper, in my exhaust man. has broken welds, and the shaft spins freely, does this part serve a purpose, or can it be removed, heat valve & flapper, also can you tell me the size & lengths of the 3 intake to exhaust manifold bolts, i broke mine taking them out:mad:.
i guess this is 3 things, sorry.

j fontenot
85slant6

nice speakers. are you running them off the factory stereo? i think i might just have to clean up my cab like that. I sorta like the no fuss low maintenance rubber ive got though...

Nemisis SS,the speakers I had collecting dust so I used them.They are MB Quart 3 1/2".Sound great but lack some bass.The head unit is a kenwood.The boxes are from Booker's whiskey.

its awesome

85slant6 go to http://www.slantsix.org/forum/index.php and search and read. That site is a wealth of info on slant sixes.This forum is good for truck info.I have used both forums to great advantage.