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Is it worth putting a v8


Firebird36
05-22-2007, 08:37 PM
I have a 1978 Pontiac Firebird i was wondering if it would raise the value of my car if i put a 350 chevy sb in it. Instead of the 231 buick v6. Let me here you opinons.

Blackcrow64
05-22-2007, 08:53 PM
I can't see it raising the value that much at all really... :2cents:

philly rs
05-22-2007, 10:16 PM
dont think so, but maybe someone will pay a bit more for it?? it would be sweet though

ZL1power69
05-22-2007, 10:37 PM
i can't remember ever seeing a 6cyl 2nd gen firebird around so if its in good condition, i myself would keep it close to original.

NocturnalCreations
05-23-2007, 02:04 AM
drop in the v8 and do some Smokey and the Bandit type s**t

especially if you have the big gold firebird on the hood with a black paint job

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x184/Nocturnal2010/wallpaper_bandit.jpg

philly rs
05-23-2007, 08:03 AM
im with u on that smokey and the bandit shit! do the v8 man...do u kow which one u wanna use?

wrightz28
05-23-2007, 08:24 AM
i can't remember ever seeing a 6cyl 2nd gen firebird around so if its in good condition, i myself would keep it close to original.

Yep, there were the v6 and I6.

If the shell is in good shape, why not?

ZL1power69
05-23-2007, 01:42 PM
all depends what you want to do with it. idk i just think that there will be no original 6cyl cars left because everyone wants to drop a v8 into them and no one will be able to see what they looked like. Ex: out of all the shows i've been to i've only seen 2-3 69 camaros with the inline 6. just my :2cents: but its up to you.

scoobytuff
06-19-2007, 11:53 PM
What do you want to do? If you cruise and don't care too much about having a lot of power stay with the six. If power is what you want go with the v8. If fuel mileage is a concern there may be a slight advantage to the v6. What about a buick grand national turbo setup, now that would be sweet. A swap will make the car more marketable but not necessarily worth more money.

Savage Messiah
06-20-2007, 01:18 AM
original engine = higher value

scoobytuff
06-20-2007, 08:10 AM
The only way the original engine would make any difference in the value is if the car were a flawless restoration.

hotrod_chevyz
06-20-2007, 07:30 PM
Buick 231 v-6 turbo wouldnt be a bad idea...

scoobytuff
06-21-2007, 09:18 AM
The more I think about it I think the turbo Buick would be the coolest engine to put in it. But in reality a Chevy small block would be cheap, easy and make for a fun car. If it were me and I could find an old t-type or grand national motor setup thats what I would do. I don't think either would be very easy to get a hold of though.

wrightz28
06-21-2007, 09:24 AM
Poster still never said if it has a V6 or I6.

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