Hi, im new to this site. Ive looked at the pictures and read a bunch of threads on and off for a while but now its time to post a question:
I have a 1983 GL mustang hatchback (door tag says half way into 1982) which came with a 3.8L V6 and a C4 auto transmission. Doing research on it I realized that its the first year for the 3.8L, so i decided to keep it and I currently have the block in the machine shop getting rebuilt.
Here are my list of questions:
-What roller rocker arms will work on my motor? Will aftermarket 5.0 rockers work?
-For curiosity sake, will a T5 5 speed manual transmission off a 5.0 bolt up to my block?
-I would like dual exhaust, what X or H pipe and complete exhaust system work on my car?
NOTE: I got myself some short headers off of a mid 90's 3.8, which sandblasted and painted, and will plug the O2 sensor holes. Id be interested in both street legal, and off road options.
Whats the best way of converting my 2 barrel intake to 4? Adapter plate, or custom welding?
NOTE: I already have had it modified a bit in the machine shop, had to get new aluminium male tips welded on for the heater core hoses, the steel inserted ones rotted. They did a good job.
Or, what carb would you recommend? What 2 barrel? What 4 barrel?
What other performance parts would you recommend?
And finally (for now): Would it be detrimental (to my car, not the enviro.) if I removed the air pump? Im looking for a little more pep, and if its not required to make it run smoothly, ill "forget" to put it back on.
Thanks for any help you can give me
-Steve
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