Chris, 6.x should work with 8 no issues. You can check out this EE:U article if you run in to anything: https://u.expressionengine.com/article/mysql-8-and-expressionengine-tips-for-the-trailblazers.
EE 2 though is a different story. I’m just not sure on that one.
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