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Which engine = more money later?

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I have a 1967 Firebird, Base Base model, absolutely no options, Original three on the tree, Wrong engine, it has a chevy straight 6 in it.

I was wondering what would give more return if I sold it.

I have a 389 bored over .060 so its like a 400 out of a 64 Grand Prix w/ 7k miles
I can get a 1967 firebird 326 that still runs
find an original numbers matching OHC 6
Last would be putting a 350sbc that I have laying around

Just wondering what would bring more $ later. Remember it has no options, this is the most stock of stock cars. Would putting a v8 in there give it more value than an OHC 6?

thanks
 
Which Engine = more money

If you are looking for a profit on this 1967 Pontiac Firebird, try and keep it as close to stock as you can, just make it slick ( clean ). I wonder why that motor is in the car? the
I have a 1967 Firebird, Base Base model, absolutely no options, Original three on the tree, Wrong engine, it has a Chevy straight 6 in it.
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I know that years ago they swapped a lot of GM motors from Pontiac to Chevrolet and maybe even Buick, maybe that is the stock motor for the car, check the numbers out before you do anything.

Regards

Trump
 
I would be inclined to agree with Trump. In the long run the OHC6 will likely bring you the best return. Do check the numbers on the Chevy 6 but having said that defending an oddity or an exception generally speaking won't make you any money on a car like yours. Now if you want to have a little fun the 326 would be a good second choice, if you can afford the extra fuel cost. The 389 will probably end up breaking something because the rest of your components are designed to match the six cylinder and the Chevy 350 just spoils the whole car in my opinion. Best of luck! Alan :)
 
Which Engine= more money later?

If the body is good on your 1967 Pontiac, that is the value, not so much as the motor or anything else. Just thinking about it, the car may not be stock to start with so the body may be the value, if it is in good shape. Whoever may want a car like that may have other plans, to build it or to do what ever with it. If you put another motor in it and try and fix it up, there is no telling what it may bring, that is all up to supply and demand of the car.

Regards

Trump
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I think your best choice among the choices you gave, would be getting the 326 and putting that in there. The 64 389 could give you some fitment issues so be careful there.

Now if it were mine, would find a nice 400 or 455 to build up and roast some tires with.:D:D

But I think the car will have more value with a V8 in it IMO.
 
I agree, I think a v8 conversion will bring more interest. Make it a pontiac v8. When people look at these old f-bodies they think muscle car. If I plan to sell this car as a base 6 cylinder stock car I won't find many interest. I have been watching ebay and I have seen 6 cylinder convertibles with little to no rust go for 8k. I saw a convertible with an LT1 go for 22k . V8 sells muscle.

I think a 400 would be awsome in this car. Thanks for all the replies.

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