1995 3.8L V6 swap to 5.0L V8

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 01:56 AM

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Hello everyone. First off, I wanted to say this is a great site! Lots of info, great stuff

Now, I am the proud owner of a 95 V6 3.8L Mustang. I love her to death, problem is, she's got 179,500 miles on the original engine. I am tossing the idea around to swap out that ol' 3.8L V6 and put in a 5.0L V8, BUT have been told that it isn't worth it. Has anyone on this board done this, and if so, did u have any troubles with the swap? What all do I need besides the engine, tranny, wires, sensors, harnesses?
If someone could help, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

tammy smith
kuna, idaho

C MY 4D · July 22nd, 2007, 01:59 AM

Its well worth it.... What are you expecting the finished product to be? That will help us tell you exactly what you'll need.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 02:13 AM

FINALLY!! Someone who hasn't shot down the idea of an engine swap! THANK U! I am looking to mod the finished product to where I can have a really nice car. I am brand new at this stuff, so I have no clue where to start...something that is street legal yet fast

I want to have dual exhaust, with a throaty sound. That's about all I know right now....

C MY 4D · July 22nd, 2007, 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by nikbait

FINALLY!! Someone who hasn't shot down the idea of an engine swap! THANK U! I am looking to mod the finished product to where I can have a really nice car. I am brand new at this stuff, so I have no clue where to start...something that is street legal yet fast I want to have dual exhaust, with a throaty sound. That's about all I know right now....

Have any friends that have any experience?
The best thing to do would be to A: find a donor car and strip it of the parts you'll need or B: just buy a GT. As for the other parts you'll need the driveshaft, rearend, exhaust, fuel system.

To be honest it may not be worth it to swap it to a stockish 5.0. It'll would be well worth it if you were building a complete aftermarket car. It will probably be cheaper to just buy a GT. But thats entirely up to you. GL with the swap. Make sure you read up and familiarize yourself with the car before taking on the task.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 02:31 AM

I wasn't wanting to make a stock GT out of my car

I'm wanting to mod it pretty good, but didn't know how. I just am trying to get a feel for what would be best...sell the dang car I've got and buy another car I don't know anything about or swap mine and make it a sweet ride

C MY 4D · July 22nd, 2007, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by nikbait

I wasn't wanting to make a stock GT out of my car I'm wanting to mod it pretty good, but didn't know how. I just am trying to get a feel for what would be best...sell the dang car I've got and buy another car I don't know anything about or swap mine and make it a sweet ride

With your experience your best bet would be to buy a new car and mod slowly as you learn. Swapping from a 3.8 to a modded 5.0 would be way over your head, considering your just starting out in the hobby. Trust me you'll thank me later.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 02:37 AM

Ok thanks for the assistance

I just wish I could find a halfway decent car out here, have not found one yet.

neverfastenough1 · July 22nd, 2007, 04:28 AM

Yeah, its not like throwing a 5.0 in where a 2.3 was. You would need to switch k-members too. If its possible I would trade it on a v8 like C My 4D said, but I think if you have the time and patience, you could get it done with some friends. If it were something like a Notch, I would say go for it because they are harder to find at a decent price.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM

Well, sounds to me the concensus is just sell the V6 for what I can get out of it, and find me a good 5.0.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM

Its too bad tho, cuz I love my car, I just want to upgrade

Hunt_chevs · July 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM

c my 4d makes very valid points.. Since you are new to the tuning world,. jumping in head 1st mite not be the best way to start simply due to the lack of knowledge (which you would pick up as time goes on). If you dont have anyone familiar with these cars that could lend you a hand, i mite be best you familiarize yourself with the vehicles motor/parts etc so you can have a better understanding of what makes em tick

trueblue01 · July 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM

It's a straight forward easy swap. The V6 K member works fine. No real fab work, basic bolt and play. I have a 95 with a carbed 5.0 that my daughter races and drives on the street. I have pictures loaded in the "Garage / gallery" section. Side note, she helped with the swap. Ya gotta start somewhere.

July 22nd, 2007, 01:56 AM	#1
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	1995 3.8L V6 swap to 5.0L V8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello everyone. First off, I wanted to say this is a great site! Lots of info, great stuff Now, I am the proud owner of a 95 V6 3.8L Mustang. I love her to death, problem is, she's got 179,500 miles on the original engine. I am tossing the idea around to swap out that ol' 3.8L V6 and put in a 5.0L V8, BUT have been told that it isn't worth it. Has anyone on this board done this, and if so, did u have any troubles with the swap? What all do I need besides the engine, tranny, wires, sensors, harnesses? If someone could help, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! tammy smith kuna, idaho

July 22nd, 2007, 01:59 AM	#2
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Its well worth it.... What are you expecting the finished product to be? That will help us tell you exactly what you'll need. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

July 22nd, 2007, 02:13 AM	#3
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	FINALLY!! Someone who hasn't shot down the idea of an engine swap! THANK U! I am looking to mod the finished product to where I can have a really nice car. I am brand new at this stuff, so I have no clue where to start...something that is street legal yet fast I want to have dual exhaust, with a throaty sound. That's about all I know right now.... __________________ Because I'm the best there is at what I do, and what I do best isn't very nice.

July 22nd, 2007, 02:31 AM	#5
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wasn't wanting to make a stock GT out of my car I'm wanting to mod it pretty good, but didn't know how. I just am trying to get a feel for what would be best...sell the dang car I've got and buy another car I don't know anything about or swap mine and make it a sweet ride __________________ Because I'm the best there is at what I do, and what I do best isn't very nice.

July 22nd, 2007, 02:37 AM	#7
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thanks for the assistance I just wish I could find a halfway decent car out here, have not found one yet. __________________ Because I'm the best there is at what I do, and what I do best isn't very nice.

July 22nd, 2007, 04:28 AM	#8
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah, its not like throwing a 5.0 in where a 2.3 was. You would need to switch k-members too. If its possible I would trade it on a v8 like C My 4D said, but I think if you have the time and patience, you could get it done with some friends. If it were something like a Notch, I would say go for it because they are harder to find at a decent price. __________________

July 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM	#9
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, sounds to me the concensus is just sell the V6 for what I can get out of it, and find me a good 5.0. __________________ Because I'm the best there is at what I do, and what I do best isn't very nice.

July 5th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#11
Hunt_chevs Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Gt Not Slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SJ-CA, 50-ft elev. Posts: 1,649 iTrader: 1 reviews	c my 4d makes very valid points.. Since you are new to the tuning world,. jumping in head 1st mite not be the best way to start simply due to the lack of knowledge (which you would pick up as time goes on). If you dont have anyone familiar with these cars that could lend you a hand, i mite be best you familiarize yourself with the vehicles motor/parts etc so you can have a better understanding of what makes em tick

July 5th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#12
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's a straight forward easy swap. The V6 K member works fine. No real fab work, basic bolt and play. I have a 95 with a carbed 5.0 that my daughter races and drives on the street. I have pictures loaded in the "Garage / gallery" section. Side note, she helped with the swap. Ya gotta start somewhere. __________________ Never fast enough. Last edited by trueblue01; July 5th, 2008 at 05:10 PM.

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