It was a I6 originally. I'm looking at a coupe that is ready for paint and all parts are there and needs to be installed. I was only thinking of v8 but looking for what others might think
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How much does a v8 car matter to you if
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Gigantopithecus
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Mine used to be a 6 banger, now has a 5.0.
Wouldn't bother me a bit. ( better than the other way around )
I converted a 6 to an 8 in a coupe. Never thought twice about it. The only time this conversion bothers me is when it is done half-assed. That is the front suspension is not upgraded to V8 standard or better.
RyanG85
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My 65 started out a 6 Banger. I see no problem with it.
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guruatbol
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Since I have two V8 cars that started life as a V8 I would leave it a 6. Because if I were to get another coupe, I would like to have a 6 for better gas mileage and I would mate a 5spd to it.
I have seen some pretty beefy I6 engines.
I would like a vert with a 6 that would be cool and make a nice daily driver.
Alas, I have way too many cars and projects now!
Mel
I have seen some pretty beefy I6 engines.
I would like a vert with a 6 that would be cool and make a nice daily driver.
Alas, I have way too many cars and projects now!
Mel
The car does not have the I6 engine anymore. 302 with a c4 unk condition on the drivetrain but the rest of the car is ready for paint. Not quite sure whether to go aod and a 5.0 or 4.6. Daughter's first car.
SELLERSRODSHOP
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I would be more concerned with the condition of the body vs what drivetrain it originally had. bolt on/in stuff is easier to change out than cut/weld stuff...
blue65coupe
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Mine is a 6 to 8 car. I would definitely go AOD.
DougG69
Member
Well you know the old saying... "it's your car, do what you want" 
"copasspupil" said:
Well, at the risk of sounding like a spoil-sport, I'm not a fan of having these for a youngsters daily driver. I have two daughters in their early 20's and never considered one of these for their first car. Just consider the modern safety features on cars even 10 years old: 4 wheel disc, anti-lock breaks, air bags, collision crush-zones, intrusion beams in the doors, etc., all of which a vintage lacks. Factor in the maintenance/tweaking required to keep a vintage running, potential for breakdown, etc and I'd go with a vintage as a fun weekend car for them only. Sorry, I know it was not the original question.
Daughter's 65 was originally a 6 banger. Now with a 302 and a AOD, we never looked back.
B67FSTB
The NorCal dude from Belgium
I have a 67 vert laying around in pieces .All pieces are to conver it to a V8.
"SAC69" said:
Not to mention insurance rates for v8 compared with a v6 or straight 6.
Lisa is driving the 2001 six banger Mustang now but we bought it intending to give it to one of the boys in about four years. They want to get another 01 between now and then so as they put it they will have "twins cars". They were born in 01
LATAMUD
Member
I agree with this, the suspension and some steering components need to be swapped out. If its 4 lug and has a V8, big no no. When I look for a project I look for a solid I6 car because it is less likely to be as abused as a V8 car in my opinion. I already know I'm going to swap out the suspension and drivetrain regardless of it being V8 or I6. It hurts less to toss out out I6 leaf springs and drum brakes."Horseplay" said:
If it was/is a I6...leave it a I6...nothing wrong with that.
If it was almost completely switched to a V8 (front and rear suspension change, dif change, brakes) then continue the V8 conversion.
I'd agree with SAC69 though about it being a first car. The cheapest car made today is 1000 times safer than a 60s car. Bare that in mind when a inexperienced driver and friends are on the road with it.
If it was almost completely switched to a V8 (front and rear suspension change, dif change, brakes) then continue the V8 conversion.
I'd agree with SAC69 though about it being a first car. The cheapest car made today is 1000 times safer than a 60s car. Bare that in mind when a inexperienced driver and friends are on the road with it.
JeffTepper
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Over the years I've driven a variety of cars with 4, 6, or 8 cylinders with some being turbocharged or supercharged. Each has its merits. When it came time to shop for a new toy 13+ years ago, I settled on big block American muscle, long before I narrowed it down to a Mustang. I guess having cut my teeth on large V8's (parents cars as a teen) and several other high performance cars of my own as an adult, it was coming full circle for me. For me, there's nothing like the sound of a big block exhaust burble, no matter who makes it.
RagTop
Old Grumpy
Hey Jeff! I was thinking the same thing myself as I sat in the bath tub the other day! :yah Actually, though, one of my favorite moments was starting my 427 Corvette in the garage before taking it out. The sound that BB made in the confines of the garage was simply amazing."JeffTepper" said:
But, back to the O.P., if you are converting the car to a V8 yourself, then I wouldn't have a concern for it, but if you are buying a car that is either already converted or half converted and planning to turn it over to your daughter, I'd have my serious doubts. You can't vouch for the workmanship of the prior owner and you're risking a lot in making it a kid's first time car. Beyond that, I have to agree with others that most newer cars will be much safer in collisions or handling errors than an old Mustang cum Falcon platform. My kids, however, drove a 69 SportsRoof and an 83 Bronco respectively. I put my daughter in my old Bronco because I figured it was the rest of the world that had to look out for that 6000 lb. beast piloted by my baby girl.:guns