V-6 3.8L Swap?

3R!C · November 2nd, 2009, 08:48 PM

I have a 97 mustang that needs a new motor. I was wondering what year motors are the same. I've heard 96-98 but im not sure

00BlueMustang · November 2nd, 2009, 10:06 PM

94-98: single port 3.8
99-04: split port 3.8

HMUSN · November 2nd, 2009, 10:37 PM

yea.. what he said.

00BlueMustang · November 2nd, 2009, 10:38 PM

There is other really small differences but I dont know them. But basically they are the same.

Man HMUSN I thought you died or someting

HMUSN · November 2nd, 2009, 10:39 PM

where the crap is the sympathy card then?

00BlueMustang · November 2nd, 2009, 10:43 PM

Never said I was worried

WhtStang00 · November 3rd, 2009, 08:56 PM

if you have to get a new motor, why not a v8 then?

Doc Hawk · November 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM

Going V8 involves much more than just swapping in a new block. Im in the same spot... no love in my thread yet tho (99 V6 Engine Swap Options)

Garman91 · November 3rd, 2009, 09:58 PM

If youre early 3.8 w/ single port ya might look into a super coupe build... same general numbers as a stock v8 swap but I think less hassel, maybe? If you have all the parts

I could be wrong - if so, disregard my post =P

HMUSN · November 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM

maybe a non-pi v8 motor^

a stock supercoupe has 220 horsepower or so.

a stock 96-98 Gt has around that. the new edge has 260 and the s197 has 300.

WhtStang00 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM

yeah i know its alot more involved. idk if it was me in his situation i would do i 5.4 in a heartbeat

Garman91 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:04 PM

True.. but work + hp for the money it's not a bad idea. I realize we could go on and on with the whole idea that, if you do this why not just this, then if this then why not this. I stop at if you're gonna drop in a motor and want v8 power - I like the super coupe

If you wanna go faster, yea ur gonna need 8 cylinders

HMUSN · November 3rd, 2009, 10:05 PM

It's all in how ya built it man. I have seen 600 + HP 4 bangers.

Garman91 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by WhtStang00

yeah i know its alot more involved. idk if it was me in his situation i would do i 5.4 in a heartbeat

My only objection is that I bought a complete 3.8 split port 99 (no MIRC) for $100 w/ a bad rod bearing. Tear down and rebuild for ~ $1200 and you're back up and running for cheap and more hp considering he's single port upgrading to split port... But like my previous post, the more money and time you have the faster you can make it go!

Garman91 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

It's all in how ya built it man. I have seen 600 + HP 4 bangers.

Word! My buddy has a 2.3t monster!! I'm a full bolt on V6 split port w/ 75 shot wet just to keep up... and he's building a faster one. You can build those motors with a good hp number for a good price as well, I agree w/ u!

Dropping in something thats not your stock block is always gonna be labor intensive. Or just require the perfect online walkthrough...

Garman91 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:11 PM

HMUSN this is so offtopic but I think you're avatar's getting a BJ below camera view... it's trippin me out...

HMUSN · November 3rd, 2009, 10:13 PM

he well may be. come closer. Would you like a balloon?

WhtStang00 · November 3rd, 2009, 10:27 PM

rofl

Roadhawg · November 4th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Garman91

If you wanna go faster, yea ur gonna need 8 cylinders

Darn now you tell me........

3R!C · November 6th, 2009, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the replies. Would it be hard to change it over to a V-8? I heard it is expensive as far as computer stuff goes

November 2nd, 2009, 08:48 PM	#1
3R!C Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	V-6 3.8L Swap? I have a 97 mustang that needs a new motor. I was wondering what year motors are the same. I've heard 96-98 but im not sure

November 3rd, 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
WhtStang00 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 266	if you have to get a new motor, why not a v8 then? __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang Black Saleens 18x9 Nitto NT555 265/35/18 Flowmaster 40s Soon to come...UDP and CAI

November 3rd, 2009, 09:58 PM	#9
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 200	If youre early 3.8 w/ single port ya might look into a super coupe build... same general numbers as a stock v8 swap but I think less hassel, maybe? If you have all the parts I could be wrong - if so, disregard my post =P __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 75MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned for 93 Octane w/ Nitrous

November 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM	#11
WhtStang00 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 266	yeah i know its alot more involved. idk if it was me in his situation i would do i 5.4 in a heartbeat __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang Black Saleens 18x9 Nitto NT555 265/35/18 Flowmaster 40s Soon to come...UDP and CAI

November 3rd, 2009, 10:04 PM	#12
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 200	True.. but work + hp for the money it's not a bad idea. I realize we could go on and on with the whole idea that, if you do this why not just this, then if this then why not this. I stop at if you're gonna drop in a motor and want v8 power - I like the super coupe If you wanna go faster, yea ur gonna need 8 cylinders __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 75MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned for 93 Octane w/ Nitrous

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November 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM	#8
Doc Hawk Newbie 99 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Going V8 involves much more than just swapping in a new block. Im in the same spot... no love in my thread yet tho (99 V6 Engine Swap Options)

November 3rd, 2009, 10:11 PM	#16
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 200	HMUSN this is so offtopic but I think you're avatar's getting a BJ below camera view... it's trippin me out... __________________ BBK Intake, BBK 75MM Throttle Body w/ Port Matched Upper Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, GT Tips, Eibach Sportline Springs, EGR Delete, ZEX 75 Shot, Sniper Tuned for 93 Octane w/ Nitrous

November 3rd, 2009, 10:27 PM	#18
WhtStang00 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 266	rofl __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang Black Saleens 18x9 Nitto NT555 265/35/18 Flowmaster 40s Soon to come...UDP and CAI

November 6th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#20
3R!C Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for the replies. Would it be hard to change it over to a V-8? I heard it is expensive as far as computer stuff goes

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