Switching from V8 to V6

mjphummel · 04-07-2005, 01:42 PM

I've got a 1998 Mustang GT Convertible. I love it except, with gas prices going through the roof, I'm wondering about the wisdom of switching out the engine to a V6. Anybody got any notions as to whether this will give me any substantial savings on gas mileage, etc.. I currently get 16-18mpg in the city--which is where I do most of my driving. I don't really need all the power and with what I owe, I think I'd be cutting off my nose to spite my face if I try and trade for a V6.

StrokedStang · 04-09-2005, 06:50 AM

My point of view is that it wouldn't be worth all the trouble. The gas savings would be negligible.

Rollinastang · 04-09-2005, 09:17 PM

I dont think your gonna save all that much in the long run...i got a 03 v6 and the sticker when i bought it said 19-21 mpg city 24-26 mpg highway so its really not that much differance.This is a dumb thing to say to anyone with a mustang but try being smooth on the throttle that may save you some! LOL

Orange97GTVert · 04-13-2005, 11:18 PM

There are plenty of people out there with V6 Mustangs that would LOVE to trade for your V8! But I have to agree, we have an 02 V6, a 97 GT Vert, and an 03 GT. The V6 is not all that much easier on gas, and my wife drives it, she doesn't get on it like my son and I do. I don't actually check gas mileage (my dad was obsessed by it, checked every tank) but I do reset the odometer each time I fill them up and see the mileage travelled on each tank of gas, its pretty close to the same.

Stangette · 04-25-2005, 03:08 PM

I agree w/ Orange 97 - the 8 cyl is aprox same - actually research shows that epa estimates are based on a "calculation" - and not actually road tested (epa is generally 2 mpg over on estimates and on hybrids, as much as 10!) - mine is still in "break in" and she is getting 16 to 18 mpg now - besides - since you already own - v8 bragging rites and power!

nastyn8 · 04-28-2005, 05:07 AM

try having a full size truck w/ a v8 in nothing but in town driving. shut up and buy an escort, j/k. but your question was totally unusual. and i think asking that here where mostly everyone is insanely obsessed with more and more power is kinda like going to a morgue and asking for suggestions on baby names. good luck

91 Mustang LX · 05-02-2005, 03:47 PM

Yeah ur not gonna save that much just dont tromp on the gas so much and ur complaining about 16 to 18 miles per gallon. i wish i got that good of gas mileage but i think the problem has some thing to do with my right foot. but i dunno il have to do some research.

04-07-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
mjphummel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	Switching from V8 to V6 I've got a 1998 Mustang GT Convertible. I love it except, with gas prices going through the roof, I'm wondering about the wisdom of switching out the engine to a V6. Anybody got any notions as to whether this will give me any substantial savings on gas mileage, etc.. I currently get 16-18mpg in the city--which is where I do most of my driving. I don't really need all the power and with what I owe, I think I'd be cutting off my nose to spite my face if I try and trade for a V6.

04-09-2005, 06:50 AM	#2
StrokedStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 My point of view is that it wouldn't be worth all the trouble. The gas savings would be negligible. __________________ BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN!!!!

04-09-2005, 09:17 PM	#3
Rollinastang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 49	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 I dont think your gonna save all that much in the long run...i got a 03 v6 and the sticker when i bought it said 19-21 mpg city 24-26 mpg highway so its really not that much differance.This is a dumb thing to say to anyone with a mustang but try being smooth on the throttle that may save you some! LOL __________________ Jason Lutz 03 Mustang convertible V6, Sonic Blue with black top, K&N air intake, MAC dual 2.5in H-Pipe, MAC 2.5in cat-back exhaust with 3in stainless tips, custom Slime Blue gauge cluster, Alpine Head Unit, 4 Alpine 6x8 thumpin speakers in doors and rear panel!

04-13-2005, 11:18 PM	#4
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 There are plenty of people out there with V6 Mustangs that would LOVE to trade for your V8! But I have to agree, we have an 02 V6, a 97 GT Vert, and an 03 GT. The V6 is not all that much easier on gas, and my wife drives it, she doesn't get on it like my son and I do. I don't actually check gas mileage (my dad was obsessed by it, checked every tank) but I do reset the odometer each time I fill them up and see the mileage travelled on each tank of gas, its pretty close to the same. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-25-2005, 03:08 PM	#5
Stangette Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 40	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 I agree w/ Orange 97 - the 8 cyl is aprox same - actually research shows that epa estimates are based on a "calculation" - and not actually road tested (epa is generally 2 mpg over on estimates and on hybrids, as much as 10!) - mine is still in "break in" and she is getting 16 to 18 mpg now - besides - since you already own - v8 bragging rites and power!

04-28-2005, 05:07 AM	#6
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 try having a full size truck w/ a v8 in nothing but in town driving. shut up and buy an escort, j/k. but your question was totally unusual. and i think asking that here where mostly everyone is insanely obsessed with more and more power is kinda like going to a morgue and asking for suggestions on baby names. good luck __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

05-02-2005, 03:47 PM	#7
91 Mustang LX 91 Mustang LX Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling Il Posts: 23	Re: Switching from V8 to V6 Yeah ur not gonna save that much just dont tromp on the gas so much and ur complaining about 16 to 18 miles per gallon. i wish i got that good of gas mileage but i think the problem has some thing to do with my right foot. but i dunno il have to do some research. __________________ 1.5 Liter is the size of a SOFT DRINK NOT A MOTOR.

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