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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Default 6 or 8 cyl?

i was just wondering what the comparison of people owning the 6cyl mustang and the 8cyl mustang. my 65 is a 200 ci strait 6.
Old Oct 2, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Most of us have v8's, but there are a few i6
Old Oct 2, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Default RE: 6 or 8 cyl?

I dont really understand the question.

If the question is about performance, then the 8 cyl is the easy pick.

If the question is about uniqueness and originality, then I guess it's up in the air.
Old Oct 2, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Default RE: 6 or 8 cyl?

no, im just asking what everyone has. (yea i know most people have 8).
Old Oct 3, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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One of the benifits of the 6 cylinder (IMO) is how little wear and tear the car receives. I'm amazed everytime I take something apart that it's still in relatively good shape. Probably a combination of the lighter weight, lighter springs, and much less power. The longer I have mine the happier I am that I didn't start this project with a V8 car.
Old Oct 3, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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ORIGINAL: Scott H.

One of the benifits of the 6 cylinder (IMO) is how little wear and tear the car receives. I'm amazed everytime I take something apart that it's still in relatively good shape. Probably a combination of the lighter weight, lighter springs, and much less power. The longer I have mine the happier I am that I didn't start this project with a V8 car.
You keep saying that Scott, but my old 65 289 car is tight, and still original. It has 125,000 miles on it, and not a wiggle from the front end. I think the old adage about "survivors" holds true, especially with old yeller.
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