[RocktimusPryme]

Originally Posted by mlewisariz

Why does every 6 cyl car have to be a candidate for a V8/4spd swap ? This car could be a good example of "the common becomes rare". Nicely presented at a show it would garner more attention than its higher performance counterparts. As a driver it could be a great cruiser and get 20 MPG or more.

Because most people are like myself, and probably just don't care. I care about violent power. I could care less if there was only 1200 cars that year that came with a 175 hp straight six and a three on the tree.

Don't get me wrong, I have a respect for the truly rare. I wouldn't yank a 302 out of a Z28 even though you probably make more power with a Blueprint 383. I just feel like a base model economy engine doesn't qualify for protection just because most of them went to the junkyard or got pulled.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by RocktimusPryme

Because most people are like myself, and probably just don't care. I care about violent power. I could care less if there was only 1200 cars that year that came with a 175 hp straight six and a three on the tree.

Many is probably correct, but I wouldn't say most.

[RocktimusPryme]

Originally Posted by Stuart

Many is probably correct, but I wouldn't say most.

Maybe correct, I was overselling for sure. But I do think "most" if they had a straight 6 Nova or tri five would have a v8 swap on their minds. I doubt 51% of hot rod owners would be completely happy with the 6.