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Dead Parrot · 01-22-2016, 12:40 PM

You didn't mention if you were locked on staying with a 6. Lots of folks pull out perfectly serviceable 305s or 350s because they want to install MORE power and they wind up with the used engine cluttering up their garage. IIRC, there isn't any difference between 6 and 8 as far as the bell housings are concerned. As long as you get the accessory brackets and manifolds with the motor, you shouldn't have a lot of issues. Exhaust will be the main difference. See if the 'more power' person will toss in the Y pipe cluttering up their yard.

01-22-2016, 12:40 PM	#3
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,675	Re: Straight 6 guidance You didn't mention if you were locked on staying with a 6. Lots of folks pull out perfectly serviceable 305s or 350s because they want to install MORE power and they wind up with the used engine cluttering up their garage. IIRC, there isn't any difference between 6 and 8 as far as the bell housings are concerned. As long as you get the accessory brackets and manifolds with the motor, you shouldn't have a lot of issues. Exhaust will be the main difference. See if the 'more power' person will toss in the Y pipe cluttering up their yard.