More than "just a six"

[bgettel]

Full details on the 4.2, please?

[plstktnkr2]

FINALLY!!!! an update!!!
Got the new oilpan and re-worked dipstick on, filled the oil only to have the engine stand rotate and spill all the darn oil!, but got cleaned up and primed the motor's oil galleys, installled the cam sensor, supercharger gets installed tomorrow and then the fun starts!

[plstktnkr2]

Blower and most of the accessories are on, having parts issues but I will get by if I have to build what I need. its not over till my "baby" sings.

[redroc]

Years ago had a customer with a N/A 4.3. Put down 255 to the wheels on a mustang dyno. A year later he came back with it s/ced and put down almost 400 to the wheels.

[plstktnkr2]

stock injectors good for 300hp, next step up is 350hp

[plstktnkr2]

ok update: oil pick-up was modded to make the pan fit. pan now installed. I need a correct A/C eliminator setup then onto install!

[twistin]

Looking good.
3.8 S/C ftw !

[wagaman89]

Nice project

[nitehk]

I'm currently swapping an 83 v6 3.8
Is there any easy cheap mods that can be done to increase power?

[plstktnkr2]

I'm currently swapping an 83 v6 3.8
Is there any easy cheap mods that can be done to increase power?

A cheap and easy swap is modding the intake to a four barrel carb and using a 4.2 F-150 engine or rotating assy. balancer to flexplate. I have a whole motor or what ever parts you need.
Rick

[Jax Rhapsody]

I never thought the sixes were worth tinkering with. Nice job.

[xctasy]

I never thought the sixes were worth tinkering with. Nice job.

The Essex 90 degree 3.8 and 4.2's are worth there weight in hp!

They had some issues, but they are very light and tough little engines which have a acre of space around them for turbos, superchargers, nice 4-bbl carbs, even twin Porche 911 T Part # 40IDTP3C, or PMO triple throat 40, 46 OR 50s under a hood scoop if your not an anti cowler.



Enough for 350 hp without a supercharger...

It's lighter than the alloy LS Chevy, the use of 335 style valve gear and 302c/351w con-rods in a uniquely pitched V6 dedicated block has paid off every year since the 82 Code 6 option hit the Fox.

To put an old I6 250 or 4.1 in a Fox, the whole engine is very tall, and needs hood work in some instances. The 3.8 is 155 pounds lighter than the 250!

Its about 155 lighter than the 79 to 82 alloy intake 4.2 or 5.0 V8. The 3.8/4.2 V6 is about 309 to 315 pounds, and is about 44 pounds lighter than the 79 2.8 Cologne, and 225 pounds lighter than the 2005 -2010 4.0 Cologne sohc. And its about 70 pounds lighter than the old 200.

There isn't a better Ford engine for pounds per cube!

[plstktnkr2]

Thanks xctasy, great information!

[plstktnkr2]

I have decided to upgrade to F 150 Lightning injectors so I will be in the realm of a possible 350 HP Picking up my car next week if it doesn't snow. YAAAYY!!!

[brianj]

Been waiting for updates- keep us posted!

[smokinn85]

Subscribing.

[plstktnkr2]

I HATE SNOW!! Now I must postpone work till it goes away. Here's to no snow next friday!

[blake4591]

This thread is really making me want to buy a fox LTD or marquis with a 3.8 and start playing around with it.

[xctasy]

We used to do 3.8 swaps into little European Cortinas, lighter than the Cologne V6, and more power with the right add ons.

Another underrated, missunderstood Ford engine!

[Mustang-junky]

Interesting read for you guys that like the six's;

http://www.theturboforums.com/thread...-a-3-8-Ford-V6

Jess

[plstktnkr2]

Finally got my baby home! Now the story continues. I have a/c eliminator pulley coming Tuesday, so now its back to work!

[plstktnkr2]

I put my long-tube headers in the shop for blasting, painting and curing (baking) as soon as warm weather comes pictures of engine going in and final mechanical install coming.

[jnkyrd1]

Did you have Long tubes made? I tried to use SN-95 Longs on my swap. They would not fit, the steering was moved about 1.5" to the driver side on the SN-95 cars, ended up using 1998 stock shorties and a MAC off road H-Pipe . I have been driving mine for 2 weeks now.Runs great , really makes people think when they hear the S/C!!

[plstktnkr2]

The headers I am using are BBK longtubes that I cant find anywhere new. Glad you got your car running! This thread, "blog", whatever you wanna call it is for all the sixer people who feel they do not need the "2 cylinder supremacy" that others seem to need, yet can run with most of the crowd. Keep upthe good work. I would like to have a get together of modded sixers show up at All Ford Carlisle, just to give their class people a headache!

[ZephyrEFI]

This is really an awesome project!