1995 3.8L V6 swap to 5.0L V8

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 01:48 AM

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

WLJohnson05 · July 22nd, 2007, 02:11 AM

i would think it would be cheaper to sell the car and buy the gt

kampa · July 22nd, 2007, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

i would think it would be cheaper to sell the car and buy the gt

HE LOVES IT TO DEATH!!!!!

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 03:09 AM

That's what alot of ppl are saying. And I think that's what I am going to do. Its just finding a car around here that's such a pain in the butt. There's not a lot of good selection here in Idaho. Guess I will just have to keep looking. Convertibles aren't my style, and so finding a coupe in good condition is going to be difficult.

WLJohnson05 · July 22nd, 2007, 03:22 AM

yea, i mean for kampa, dude i understand how he loves the car, but i mean if u want a v8, then it is a lot more cost efficient to buy one instead of turn a v6 into a v8...now if u have to keep the v6 then get a 4.2 built v6 and switch it out

Pharoh · July 22nd, 2007, 01:44 PM

i havent dont it but i asked some question to someone who did do it wit the same body as yours this is what he sent me car posted on youtube
THE SWAP CHANGED THE ENGINE, WIRING, AND REAR END (7.5 TO 8.8). THE SHOP THREW IN PORT&POLISH HEADS, INTAKE, HEADS, AND COMPUTER.. RUNS GREAT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kq5gbkykb0

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 01:52 PM

Nice car

mustang3194 · March 18th, 2010, 06:54 PM

ok heres the truth if your planning to just put a v8 in and not the tranny or rear end you are going to end up with a lot of problems in the long run. go to a salvage yard, craigslist, or my personal favorite, copart.com and get a donor car. i got a 96 cobra on copart for $2000 and swapped everything i could over to my v6. in the end it cost me around 100-200 dollars, thats cheaper then you can get any engine for. for that 100-200 dollars i doubled the hp, got dual exhaust, 8.8 rear and, manual transmission, new rims and tires, cobra bumper, new speakers and head unit, and even spent 500 in parts to fix up the broken pullys on the engine. the best route for your swap is going to be checking copart for a crashed v8 mustang that you can swap everything u need out of.

One Bad Sixxx · March 18th, 2010, 07:25 PM

Welcome to 3 years later...

JTs03v6 · March 18th, 2010, 09:20 PM

Looks like ha upgraded to a mach also haha.

Matt. · March 18th, 2010, 09:47 PM

Zombie Thread.....

Mr. Red Pony · March 18th, 2010, 09:48 PM

I raced a 95ish with a 5.0 I have an 01 v6. My very first ever drag race was within millis of hes... say 150th pass. Not really worth it.

July 22nd, 2007, 01:48 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, 02:11 AM	#2
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	i would think it would be cheaper to sell the car and buy the gt __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

July 22nd, 2007, 03:22 AM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	yea, i mean for kampa, dude i understand how he loves the car, but i mean if u want a v8, then it is a lot more cost efficient to buy one instead of turn a v6 into a v8...now if u have to keep the v6 then get a 4.2 built v6 and switch it out __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

July 22nd, 2007, 01:44 PM	#6
Pharoh Regular 1993 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	i havent dont it but i asked some question to someone who did do it wit the same body as yours this is what he sent me car posted on youtube THE SWAP CHANGED THE ENGINE, WIRING, AND REAR END (7.5 TO 8.8). THE SHOP THREW IN PORT&POLISH HEADS, INTAKE, HEADS, AND COMPUTER.. RUNS GREAT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kq5gbkykb0 __________________ 2000 Mustang V6 5spd. (deceased) 1988 Monte Carlo SS (cruiser) 1993 Mustang GT 5spd (bruiser)

July 22nd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#7
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice car __________________ Because I'm the best there is at what I do, and what I do best isn't very nice.

July 22nd, 2007, 03:09 AM	#4
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's what alot of ppl are saying. And I think that's what I am going to do. Its just finding a car around here that's such a pain in the butt. There's not a lot of good selection here in Idaho. Guess I will just have to keep looking. Convertibles aren't my style, and so finding a coupe in good condition is going to be difficult.

March 18th, 2010, 06:54 PM	#8
mustang3194 Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok heres the truth if your planning to just put a v8 in and not the tranny or rear end you are going to end up with a lot of problems in the long run. go to a salvage yard, craigslist, or my personal favorite, copart.com and get a donor car. i got a 96 cobra on copart for $2000 and swapped everything i could over to my v6. in the end it cost me around 100-200 dollars, thats cheaper then you can get any engine for. for that 100-200 dollars i doubled the hp, got dual exhaust, 8.8 rear and, manual transmission, new rims and tires, cobra bumper, new speakers and head unit, and even spent 500 in parts to fix up the broken pullys on the engine. the best route for your swap is going to be checking copart for a crashed v8 mustang that you can swap everything u need out of.

March 18th, 2010, 07:25 PM	#9
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to 3 years later...

March 18th, 2010, 09:20 PM	#10
JTs03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 mustang 7.48x1.56=11.67 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,318 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks like ha upgraded to a mach also haha. __________________ New combo: Forged SC short Block,280cfm heads, Precision 6262 turbo, cx 31x12x3 fmic http://photobucket.com/JTsTurboBuild http://youtube.com/user/JTsStang

March 18th, 2010, 09:47 PM	#11
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Zombie Thread..... __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

March 18th, 2010, 09:48 PM	#12
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	I raced a 95ish with a 5.0 I have an 01 v6. My very first ever drag race was within millis of hes... say 150th pass. Not really worth it. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

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