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

July 22nd, 2007, 01:48 AM	#1
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 539	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, 01:44 PM	#6
Pharoh Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 69	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 5 spd. V6

July 22nd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#7
nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 539	Nice car __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5 Speed, IUP, MGW Short Shifter, 8" Chrome Shorty Antenna, MRT Hood Struts, C&L CAI

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nikbait Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 539	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.

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