V6 and V8 Differences
 

Besides suspension, brakes, rear end, and spindles, are there any structural differences between a 1967-68 6 cylinder and an 8 cylinder? I know convertibles have more bracing than coups and fastbacks for obvious reasons. I am wondering if the 6-8 cylinder differences are only in bolt on parts, or if there are also structural differences.

I want my next car to be a restomod with 4 wheel disc brakes rack and pinion steering 351 or maybe even a late model V8 engine, Manual tranny of course. I am not looking for an OEM setup. Seeing that 6 cylinders are usually cheaper I figured that I could pick one up and install all the new beefier components listed above and save a buck. I am not concerned with keeping the car original. I want a daily driver that handles better than the original.

I want to build a 67 or 68; I have not yet decided if it would be a coup or a fastback yet. I am leaning towards the fastback.

Thanks in advance for any replies.


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68 Hardtop
Formerly a 6 now a slightly built 289 C4/shift kit.
Tri Y Headers.
Borla Exhaust.
American Racing Rims.

The fuel line comes up into the engine compartment in a different location for the I6.

There are no structural differences between the I6 and V8 cars. To upgrade to V8 components, it's bolt-in all the way around.

Al