94 mustang v6 needs new motor ? ? ? ? ?

zachclark · March 9th, 2010, 02:45 PM

My dad used to drive a 94' mustang v6 but said the tranny went bad. It sat at my grandpa's house for years so i decided since he is disabled and my step-mother and him only have one vehicle and can't afford another, I would get it running so he would have a car again. WELL. . . jumped it and the motor is bad as well as transmission. SO . . . I WAS WONDERING, what are my options of motors i can swap into it. I would prefer the cheapest possible solution, whether it is putting in another 3.8 v6 or a 302 or 351. Yet if its only a little more money it would be AWESOME to make it fast. WHAT CAN I DO? ? !

One Bad Sixxx · March 9th, 2010, 02:49 PM

If you just want the car to have a car, just drop in another V6. You wanna keep it a V6 with a bit more kick? Find a junked V6 F150 [4.2L] or a TBird SC and swap motors.

Or go V8, but I wont touch that.

Ponygirl95 · March 9th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by One Bad Sixxx

If you just want the car to have a car, just drop in another V6. You wanna keep it a V6 with a bit more kick? Find a junked V6 F150 [4.2L] or a TBird SC and swap motors.

I agree. If you're on a budget, remember, Speed=Money.

zachclark · March 9th, 2010, 06:16 PM

The problem is where do i find one for cheap? Will other ford 3.8l engines go in it and run right with the exhaust and fit the motor mounts?

One Bad Sixxx · March 9th, 2010, 06:29 PM

The salvage yard here sells ANY motor out of any vehicle for 250 bones. Check the local yards there, you may come across even a V8 for just about the same price.

Matt. · March 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM

You can buy another v6 but like 99-04 for 3-5k With High miles. Just an option

zachclark · March 9th, 2010, 07:02 PM

I need to check local yards. But will another 3.8 fit and run well with the exhaust and will i need different motor mounts? ?

One Bad Sixxx · March 9th, 2010, 08:16 PM

Itll fit. Just remember to keep in mind that modular motors and pushrod motors require different k-members. So in saying that, all 3.8L's will fit, they were all pushrod up until 2004. Once you get into swapping for a V8, youll have to swap K-members if you decide to swap for a 1996+ V8, a modular motor.

b1gdaddy98 · March 9th, 2010, 08:40 PM

Are you trying to fix this up for you or your grandpa? the cheapest way would probably be another 3.8 though...but if it's for you and you're in no need of the guy RIGHT NOW i'd save for the v8...

Stang808 · March 9th, 2010, 09:16 PM

well if u wat to just drop a motor in just look for another v6 3.8 or like wat one badd sixxx said get a "junked V6 F150 [4.2L] or a TBird SC and swap motors." they should fit the motor mounts but im not sure..plus u wouldnt need to change any of the wires n stuff i think

04mustang232 · March 9th, 2010, 10:37 PM

go to a junk yard and pull a tranny and motor from the same body style. You could probably get away with making it street worthy for under 800 bucks.

sixshooter · March 10th, 2010, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by 04mustang232

go to a junk yard and pull a tranny and motor from the same body style. You could probably get away with making it street worthy for under 800 bucks.

^This, especially if its for your Grandparents. Make sure you shop around and get the best deal you can find. You may also want to check out craigslist.

zachclark · March 10th, 2010, 08:01 PM

this all sounds great. thanks. If i didn't go v6 i thought about a 302. What would i need if i bought a 302? Just a new exhaust and motor mounts?

One Bad Sixxx · March 10th, 2010, 08:39 PM

Youll need the wiring harness if its a modern 302. Which would probably cost more brand new than your car and everything else combined.

sixshooter · March 10th, 2010, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by One Bad Sixxx

Youll need the wiring harness if its a modern 302. Which would probably cost more brand new than your car and everything else combined.

+1

your best bet is finding yourself a 3.8, but if you want to drop in a 302 then more power to you. If its an older model motor it shouldnt be too bad of a swap..Im not sure on what all you would need though...anyone else?

zachclark · March 11th, 2010, 12:07 AM

Ok. If i bought an older carbureted 302 what would i need? ? ?

sixshooter · March 11th, 2010, 12:12 PM

most likely all you would need is new motor mounts, transmission and mounts, and get new exhaust fabbed up...am i right?

04mustang232 · March 11th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by zachclark

Ok. If i bought an older carbureted 302 what would i need? ? ?

I don't know about where you live, but in my state, that car wouldn't pass inspection because the model year never offered a 302 cabureted motor setup.

Murdies8up · April 26th, 2010, 11:46 AM

I found this link for the how to swap.
V-8 Engine Swap - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

March 9th, 2010, 02:45 PM	#1
zachclark Newbie 1994 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Logan Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	94 mustang v6 needs new motor ? ? ? ? ? My dad used to drive a 94' mustang v6 but said the tranny went bad. It sat at my grandpa's house for years so i decided since he is disabled and my step-mother and him only have one vehicle and can't afford another, I would get it running so he would have a car again. WELL. . . jumped it and the motor is bad as well as transmission. SO . . . I WAS WONDERING, what are my options of motors i can swap into it. I would prefer the cheapest possible solution, whether it is putting in another 3.8 v6 or a 302 or 351. Yet if its only a little more money it would be AWESOME to make it fast. WHAT CAN I DO? ? !

March 9th, 2010, 02:49 PM	#2
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you just want the car to have a car, just drop in another V6. You wanna keep it a V6 with a bit more kick? Find a junked V6 F150 [4.2L] or a TBird SC and swap motors. Or go V8, but I wont touch that. __________________

March 9th, 2010, 06:29 PM	#5
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	The salvage yard here sells ANY motor out of any vehicle for 250 bones. Check the local yards there, you may come across even a V8 for just about the same price. __________________

March 9th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#6
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,280 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can buy another v6 but like 99-04 for 3-5k With High miles. Just an option __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

March 9th, 2010, 08:16 PM	#8
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	Itll fit. Just remember to keep in mind that modular motors and pushrod motors require different k-members. So in saying that, all 3.8L's will fit, they were all pushrod up until 2004. Once you get into swapping for a V8, youll have to swap K-members if you decide to swap for a 1996+ V8, a modular motor. __________________

March 9th, 2010, 06:16 PM	#4
zachclark Newbie 1994 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Logan Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	The problem is where do i find one for cheap? Will other ford 3.8l engines go in it and run right with the exhaust and fit the motor mounts?

March 9th, 2010, 07:02 PM	#7
zachclark Newbie 1994 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Logan Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	I need to check local yards. But will another 3.8 fit and run well with the exhaust and will i need different motor mounts? ?

March 9th, 2010, 08:40 PM	#9
b1gdaddy98 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,374 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you trying to fix this up for you or your grandpa? the cheapest way would probably be another 3.8 though...but if it's for you and you're in no need of the guy RIGHT NOW i'd save for the v8... __________________ NCMM ORIGINAL NCMM Home Page Vert Crew #03

March 9th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#10
Stang808 Regular 2004 Mustang v6 3.9 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if u wat to just drop a motor in just look for another v6 3.8 or like wat one badd sixxx said get a "junked V6 F150 [4.2L] or a TBird SC and swap motors." they should fit the motor mounts but im not sure..plus u wouldnt need to change any of the wires n stuff i think

March 10th, 2010, 08:01 PM	#13
zachclark Newbie 1994 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Logan Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	this all sounds great. thanks. If i didn't go v6 i thought about a 302. What would i need if i bought a 302? Just a new exhaust and motor mounts?

March 10th, 2010, 08:39 PM	#14
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	Youll need the wiring harness if its a modern 302. Which would probably cost more brand new than your car and everything else combined. __________________

March 11th, 2010, 12:07 AM	#16
zachclark Newbie 1994 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Logan Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok. If i bought an older carbureted 302 what would i need? ? ?

March 11th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#17
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	most likely all you would need is new motor mounts, transmission and mounts, and get new exhaust fabbed up...am i right? __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

April 26th, 2010, 11:46 AM	#19
Murdies8up Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I found this link for the how to swap. V-8 Engine Swap - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

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