Notice a lot of folks kicking the I6 out as an option.
IMHO the inline 6 will out pull a v8 any day. Way more torque. And a lot stronger a bottom end. You will not find a new semi truck with a V8. All of them run a I6. Diesel yes but inline.
But V8 has been an american thing for a long time so I dont blame you for going with a V8. Just have to spend money to make the bottom end as strong.
I guess to each his own.
Here is a 58 Apache Napco with a cummins I6 in it. Cool