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i figured it out

I think I finally figured out how to fix  the 3.8 problem. you see, 1st I drain all the fluids and start the engine until it POPS, then I drop this 5.0 in it!!!  pretty simple I think.:laughing:

i figured it out

Reply #1 –
Yep, that's a great start. Make sure you have everything you need to swap the engine and other parts first. Then, pop away.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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I had this same 5.0 in a mitubishi might max at one time, I suppose I can make it work in a t-bird! lol

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I feel bad for having a 5.0L in my Turbo Coupe.  If I had the choice and funds it would be a 2.3L instead.  Now if my car came with a 3.8L I would pop it and put something different in.  Not that the 3.8's are terrible, but you really don't get much of a gain in MPG for it to be worth driving a six cylinder.
84 TurboCoupe with 302 .010 over - 9.8 : 1 Forged Pistons - Edlebrock Goodies:  Aluminum Heads #6037, Intake #3821, 65mm TBI/EGR #3824/3827, Camshaft #3722 -  Interactive System & Technologies Mass Air with 24# Injectors - A9L - 3g Alternator - BBK shorties, Cat Converter H-pipe, Magniflow lers - World Class T5 1352-169 (1986, V8, WC, 3.15 3.35 1.93 1.29 1.00 0.68) OEM Clutch Cable - 7.5 Trac Lock with 3.08 and slapper bars from 82 Mustang.

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Quote from: T-BUCKET;433435
I think I finally figured out how to fix  the 3.8 problem. you see, 1st I drain all the fluids and start the engine until it POPS, then I drop this 5.0 in it!!!  pretty simple I think.:laughing:

that is what most people do..... I on the other hand, am a special case lol
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

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Reply #5 –
If you've got a 3.8, and want to have fun, and not make a mess (by spilling fluids), simply cut the fan belt off during a hot day, and go for a drive. Engine heats up, headgaskets fail, and presto; step one of V8 swap is started..lol
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #6 –
either way, theres gonna be a pop and swap!! lol

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Reply #7 –
Here's another idea: Lay a tarp out in the driveway, drive your car up onto it. Drain all but a quart so oil out, and add a couple handfuls of sand. Start car, and hold the rpm to about 2000-2500. Oh yeah, have a vid cam going to record the carnage for us.

The tarp will keep the EPA off our asses ;)

I'm tempted to do this to the 4 banger in the Mustang, but it's actually a decent runner for a 2.3, so I'm going to try to sell it for a few bucks..
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #8 –
All this talk of 3.8 abuse might start to make me cry :(
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

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Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;433506
I'm tempted to do this to the 4 banger in the Mustang, but it's actually a decent runner for a 2.3
Why? The Limas are tough lil engines, I love them!!
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;433506
Here's another idea: Lay a tarp out in the driveway, drive your car up onto it. Drain all but a quart so oil out, and add a couple handfuls of sand. Start car, and hold the rpm to about 2000-2500. Oh yeah, have a vid cam going to record the carnage for us.



Cash-for-clunkers, is that you? :(

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: BornInAFord;433511
Cash-for-clunkers, is that you? :(


Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Don't bring that back up :(:(:(
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L

i figured it out

Reply #12 –
I fell off of the three point eight bandwagon long ago. Blow that sumbitch clean up!
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #13 –
The sad thing is how capeable a 3.8 can really be, thanks to the sc and newer mustangs.

just wait another 10 years when those 305hp v-6 stang engines start hitting junk yards and start smoking all of our old fashioned and built 302's.

id be really tempted to build up a sc 3.8 like the old bbk instacharger kits. 2" exhaust tubing, throttle body linkage and you got a cheap and quick supercharger.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #14 –
Yeah I've seen a couple Coyote's but I don't think anyone's done the 3.7 swap yet...

Quote from: Haystack;433546
id be really tempted to build up a sc 3.8 like the old bbk instacharger kits. 2" exhaust tubing, throttle body linkage and you got a cheap and quick supercharger.

???

I will now have to look this up
--SteveN 👍
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L