6 cylinder value vs v8

[sixbangr]

I have a chance to get a '70 short fleet, will need some work. It has a six and an automatic. How much will the 6 hurt it's value?

[big bad orange]

this is my own opinion so....a v8 will most likely be worth a little bit more than a v6 or I6 just because they sound better and are more powerful. Now I am looking for my first c10 and the only ones I can find in my price ranger are the base models with I6s.

[trac209]

I don't think a six will hurt value as much as some would think,some guys care more about condition far more than how many cyl a truck has.
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[white 67]

I think they are worth a little less because most people like the v8's, but there are people like myself that like the I6's better.

[MrSchaeferPants]

Depends on what they want the truck for. If they're looking for something a bit more uncommon, then a v6 might do it. If its a work truck, a v6 will be just as good as a 350. I6 though, same or less i imagine. Id prefer a v8 over an inline 6. But id rather have my v6 over a 350.

If I had a c10 driver/show truck, id take a 350 or larger over my v6.
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[ed70]

Originally Posted by white 67

I think they are worth a little less because most people like the v8's, but there are people like myself that like the I6's better.

agreed... every car show i go to someones got a sbc c10 i lke the few that leave I6... and regaurdless what it is the original motor is worth more in a truck... cause thats what most buys go for nowadays

[rsavage]

In my mind and perhaps generally, if condition is not a factor and the trucks are in the same condition in all respects then generally a factory big block would be worth more than a factory small block which would be worth more than a factory 6 which would be worth more than an original 6 cyl. truck converted to a V8. In the case of body styles with the same parameters, a short fleet would be worth more than a long fleet which would be on par with a short step and a longhorn, which would be worth more than a long step which is worth more than a cut longbed conversion to short.
Trim levels and option levels, again given the same parameters would again have a hierarchy of value which is apparent.. Of course this represents my belief, and as in the case with anything, yours may very well be different than mine.

[ed70]

Originally Posted by rsavage

In my mind and perhaps generally, if condition is not a factor and the trucks are in the same condition in all respects then generally a factory big block would be worth more than a factory small block which would be worth more than a factory 6 which would be worth more than an original 6 cyl. truck converted to a V8. In the case of body styles with the same parameters, a short fleet would be worth more than a long fleet which would be on par with a short step and a longhorn, which would be worth more than a long step which is worth more than a cut longbed conversion to short.
Trim levels and option levels, again given the same parameters would again have a hierarchy of value which is apparent.. Of course this represents my belief, and as in the case with anything, yours may very well be different than mine.

agreed! nail on the head!

[cdowns]

to me seems that V8 have more and betterer options normally so they are worth more to me
but i'd take a rustfree six plain jane over a rustbucket highly equiped eight

[19673ontree]

I think the most valuable thing about a 67 to 72 chevy or gmc truck is the condition of the body , I dont think the motor size or whether it even runs or not affects the value , it dont to me ,,,

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

I think the most valuable thing about a 67 to 72 chevy or gmc truck is the condition of the body , I dont think the motor size or whether it even runs or not affects the value , it dont to me ,,,

Me neither... Engine size doesn't concern me as much as overall conditon of the vehicle. A truck can be converted fairly quick to a V8 if the owner wishes to do so, but body work and obtaining good OEM or aftermarket parts take longer and a little harder to do.

[Hubscrub]

don't matter to me, i love the inline 6s probably better than a sbc

[Wrenchbender Ret]

Agree the condition of the body & rest of the truck is much more important then what engine it has. All else being equal the v-8 will sell for about 10% more then the 6.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by sixbangr

I have a chance to get a '70 short fleet, will need some work. It has a six and an automatic. How much will the 6 hurt it's value?

You really need to evaluate the whole vehicle condition, instead of what is in the engine bay. Assuming there are two exact vehicles, one 6cyl, one v8, what the others said is true, most will pay more for a V8. However, the automatic in this truck is a plus ( most 6 cyl's came with manual transmissions) .The 6 cyl is a super reliable , durable , easy to maintain engine, and you just might like it and leave it.

[PanelDeland]

I agree with the opinions above for the most part.Besides I already have a belly button(350's are as common as ...)That's why I left the I6 and so far the 3ott.

[VWNate1]

If you're worried about the $ value , you shouldn't be buying an old truck .

The L6's are better in every way *IF* ypu actually drive your truck ~ few old Truck Junkies actully drive thier trucks for any reason other than to show it off .

That's the fact , jack .

[68 IRON]

To find a I6 with automatic is value in its self...kinda rare and smooth convenience (wish I had that). Side by side the 6 gets a little more attention anywhere you go. And they do run forever! More of the value would be in the condition of base of the truck (body frame, etc....) V8's are belly buttons.... I like that!!

[ed70]

original I6 auto truck right here... and keeping it that way

[1972RedNeck]

Originally Posted by big bad orange

a v8 will most likely be worth a little bit more than a v6 or I6 just because they sound better and are more powerful.

Obviously you have never heard a dualed out V6.

If you were to stuff a 478M in there you wouldn't be to short on power with 442 ft lbs. of torque.


To me a V6 truck would be worth more than a small block truck.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by rsavage

In my mind and perhaps generally, if condition is not a factor and the trucks are in the same condition in all respects then generally a factory big block would be worth more than a factory small block which would be worth more than a factory 6 which would be worth more than an original 6 cyl. truck converted to a V8. In the case of body styles with the same parameters, a short fleet would be worth more than a long fleet which would be on par with a short step and a longhorn, which would be worth more than a long step which is worth more than a cut longbed conversion to short.
Trim levels and option levels, again given the same parameters would again have a hierarchy of value which is apparent.. Of course this represents my belief, and as in the case with anything, yours may very well be different than mine.

Well said
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[GRX]

If durability were the only factor, the I-6 would be worth more than a v-8 hand down. But we know that is not the case. Overall condition of the truck was my main concern. The seller said a great many passed on this truck because it only had a 250. Fools!

[ChrisWhewell]

I bought mine because it had an 8 in it and because it was originally an 8 from the factory. If it had a 6 in it, or was originally a 6 truck but someone put an 8 in it, I would have not bought it.

I like the versatility of what I can do with an 8, lots of options for making more torque, parts are plentiful, plus the V-8 just looks more impressive. Can't get 400 ft lbs out of a 6 as easily as I can from the 8. Although mine was originally a 327, it doesn't bother me that someone dropped a 350 in there somewhere along the way. Maybe someday I'll stumble on a matching numbers block, but its not that important to me cuz very few care whats under my hood.

I'd say an 8 is worth considerably more, to me at least.

[ed70]

Originally Posted by ChrisWhewell

I bought mine because it had an 8 in it and because it was originally an 8 from the factory. If it had a 6 in it, or was originally a 6 truck but someone put an 8 in it, I would have not bought it.

I like the versatility of what I can do with an 8, lots of options for making more torque, parts are plentiful, plus the V-8 just looks more impressive. Can't get 400 ft lbs out of a 6 as easily as I can from the 8. Although mine was originally a 327, it doesn't bother me that someone dropped a 350 in there somewhere along the way. Maybe someday I'll stumble on a matching numbers block, but its not that important to me cuz very few care whats under my hood.

I'd say an 8 is worth considerably more, to me at least.

if you like the versatility of the eight and thats all then why pass on a original 6 truck that now has an eight? at that point the overall condition of the truck is what matters...

[ChrisWhewell]

Originally Posted by ed70

if you like the versatility of the eight and thats all then why pass on a original 6 truck that now has an eight? at that point the overall condition of the truck is what matters...

yes, I am wrong. thanks.