any help is appreciated

dark horse · 07-23-1999, 11:01 PM

I would like information on an 86 3.8 v-6. I just bought the car and it looks sweet but its lacking where it counts. Also. If anyone has info on swaping to a newer 5.0 i would really appreciate it. Thanks

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86 hatchback. AR rims.

wilkes-barre/scranton, pa

Jett · 07-25-1999, 11:32 AM

I suggest you get a junked 94-95 5.0 if you plan on doing a swap. You will need to change transmissions and the k-member. You will also need to upgrade all the driveline components.

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Brad
88lx 2.3T s
www.turboford.org
"When a Saleen blows by the NSX, at least the NSX owner can say that
his extra $30k was worth it because his cup holders work better."

dark horse · 07-27-1999, 01:53 PM

what about fixing up the v-6?

PanamaRed90LX · 07-27-1999, 08:42 PM

I have to disagree about the 94-95 advice. There are too many parts that won't fit properly. Far better to get a '93 or earlier to make everything a bolt-in proposition. The I4, V6, and V8 use the same K-member, it is the I6 that requires a different K-member.<p>
Hopping up the V6 is a tough proposition. There are almost no speed parts for it.

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E-cam, pullies, 3.27, Mac Off-road, 2 chamber Flowmasters, 5 lug conversion, PRO-5 Shifter (WOW, what a difference!)

dark horse · 07-27-1999, 11:11 PM

A junked 94-95 around here is pretty expensive too... im probably gonna end up starting with a block.

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86 hatchback. AR rims.

wilkes-barre/scranton, pa

Jett · 07-29-1999, 12:56 PM

I have no clue why I said 94? Guess it was on the brain. I meant to say 87-95.

;-)

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Brad
88lx 2.3T s
www.turboford.org
"When a Saleen blows by the NSX, at least the NSX owner can say that
his extra $30k was worth it because his cup holders work better."

07-23-1999, 11:01 PM	#1
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	any help is appreciated I would like information on an 86 3.8 v-6. I just bought the car and it looks sweet but its lacking where it counts. Also. If anyone has info on swaping to a newer 5.0 i would really appreciate it. Thanks ------------------ 86 hatchback. AR rims. wilkes-barre/scranton, pa

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07-25-1999, 11:32 AM	#2
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	I suggest you get a junked 94-95 5.0 if you plan on doing a swap. You will need to change transmissions and the k-member. You will also need to upgrade all the driveline components. ------------------ Brad 88lx 2.3T s www.turboford.org "When a Saleen blows by the NSX, at least the NSX owner can say that his extra $30k was worth it because his cup holders work better."

07-27-1999, 01:53 PM	#3
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	what about fixing up the v-6?

07-27-1999, 08:42 PM	#4
PanamaRed90LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Panama, Rep of Panama Posts: 94	I have to disagree about the 94-95 advice. There are too many parts that won't fit properly. Far better to get a '93 or earlier to make everything a bolt-in proposition. The I4, V6, and V8 use the same K-member, it is the I6 that requires a different K-member.<p> Hopping up the V6 is a tough proposition. There are almost no speed parts for it. ------------------ E-cam, pullies, 3.27, Mac Off-road, 2 chamber Flowmasters, 5 lug conversion, PRO-5 Shifter (WOW, what a difference!)

07-27-1999, 11:11 PM	#5
dark horse Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 1968Mustang Posts: 188	A junked 94-95 around here is pretty expensive too... im probably gonna end up starting with a block. ------------------ 86 hatchback. AR rims. wilkes-barre/scranton, pa

07-29-1999, 12:56 PM	#6
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	I have no clue why I said 94? Guess it was on the brain. I meant to say 87-95. ;-) ------------------ Brad 88lx 2.3T s www.turboford.org "When a Saleen blows by the NSX, at least the NSX owner can say that his extra $30k was worth it because his cup holders work better."