Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. October 15, 2006, 10:34:09 AM So now it is time for the 5.0L/T5 swap. Was't ready for it though! I was just driving home normally from my parents place last night when I noticed it was starting to run kind of rough. Long story, short.......Yep you guessed it.... Headgaskets.:raspberry :shakehead I hate 3.8L's Oh well, guess I will finally be back in a 5.0L 5 speed soon. Should I upgrade the fuel pump to the 5.0L one while Im under the car? Or will the 3.8L one be fine? Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #1 – October 15, 2006, 11:16:51 AM I think since the car's an '88 the pump should be identical and provide adequate pressure for a 5.0 Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #2 – October 15, 2006, 02:06:46 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;108553Should I upgrade the fuel pump to the 5.0L one while Im under the car? Or will the 3.8L one be fine? Didn't I give you a Holley pump last time you were over?Sorry to hear about the 3.8, can't understand how that could happen:dunno: Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #3 – October 15, 2006, 02:55:31 PM so change the head gaskets. Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #4 – October 15, 2006, 03:49:14 PM QuoteI was just driving home normally from my parents place last night when I noticed it was starting to run kind of rough.Yeah normally:grinno: Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #5 – October 15, 2006, 05:18:53 PM Quote from: Bird Brain;108580Didn't I give you a Holley pump last time you were over?Sorry to hear about the 3.8, can't understand how that could happen:dunno:Who would of though?! Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #6 – October 15, 2006, 05:59:06 PM I run the shiznit out of my 88 and it still runs fine. Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #7 – October 15, 2006, 06:12:32 PM Change the fuel pump and get it over with if you do the swap.The head gaskets aren't hard to change.They have an upgraded gasket that is more durable than the old ones. Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #8 – October 16, 2006, 07:47:46 PM Ummmm........ Guys...... I KNOW IT IS EASY TO CHANGE H/Gs in a 3.8L, I've done it..... a couple of times now:grinno: .So please tell me WHY I would want to bother wasting my money on a boat anchor:crazy: when I could make more/easier power with a 5.0L PLUS it will sound way better too. LOL:ies: The swap has begun.... I tried to blow it up before I pulled it but it wouldn't let go, even bouncing off 6,500rpm. here are the videos:exhaust clip, rearviewwatch the tach bounce! Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #9 – October 16, 2006, 09:30:46 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;108770I tried to blow it up before I pulled it but it wouldn't let go, even bouncing off 6,500rpm. here are the videos:lol they never die when you want them too, I've tried that with the 255 in my 80 t-bird, right to the mat screaming, no exhaust. took it like a champ. It's now a bush buggy Quote Selected
Finally managed to kill the 3.8L lastnight. Reply #10 – October 16, 2006, 09:37:51 PM you gotta drain the oil first! Quote Selected
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