5.0 swap...
06-06-2007, 08:38 PM
#21
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RE: 5.0 swap...
If you are so well versed, you wouldn't be making the claims you are. Sorry, nothing personal. Comments like the weak head gaskets (which was something from the single port motors - a motor found in the prior modle V6, not the one he has) and comparing them to motors that aren't even close(2.0L OHC) are comical. Even in the 3.8L motorsyou put up are different. The SOHC motor from the FWD cars is VASTLY different than the OHV 3.8L in Mustangs. Learn the subject before talking about it.
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
06-06-2007, 08:38 PM
#22
RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: P Zero
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
06-06-2007, 08:44 PM
#23
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RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
bwahahaha, that just means you took a test that my 12 year old cousin could pass
ORIGINAL: P Zero
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
06-06-2007, 08:45 PM
#24
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RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: LilRoush
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
ORIGINAL: P Zero
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
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Id like to see him try. As for that matter Id like to see you try.
Regardless, the 3.8 is a hunk of ****. No matter which revised version you have. The 302 dollar for dollar will make more power. Aside from that, any crappy *** v-6 will never make the sweet rumble that a v-8 will.
-P.
06-06-2007, 08:48 PM
#25
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RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: P Zero
I just want to show you mustang noobs what a real mustang looks like.
bwahahaha, that just means you took a test that my 12 year old cousin could pass
ORIGINAL: LilRoush
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
Pathetic would be having someone else's car in your sig.
ORIGINAL: P Zero
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
Im a certified mechanic and Ive worked on cars/trucks for a long time. IMO, the Ford 3.8 is a boat anchor. Not worth the metal its made out of. Ive torn down more engines than most people on this forum. Look, I dont mean to hurt your feelings about the V-6, I like v-6's except the ford 3.8L. You must understand Im about efficiency, and for something with that much displacement, naturally aspirated, its gutless, relatively speaking. Hell, you can get a 2.0L 4cyl with more HP and torque than that thing, which in my mind is pathetic.
-P.
Regardless, the 3.8 is a hunk of ****. No matter which revised version you have. The 302 dollar for dollar will make more power. Aside from that, any crappy *** v-6 will never make the sweet rumble that a v-8 will.
-P.
06-06-2007, 08:56 PM
#26
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RE: 5.0 swap...
At any rate, you guys are allright 
, I honestly dont care about which motor who has. 302's are one of the best motors to build. Like I said before, dollar for dollar itll make more power than a lot of engines 4.6 included. Hell in my N/A 85 I beat cobras all day (aside from terminators). Its pretty pathetic, these guys shell out tons of cash for little hp gain. hell for under 2k i can build you a 302'd stang thatll run in the 13 with a damn 3.08 gear.
But whatever, you can only go as fast as your wallet will take you.
-P.
, I honestly dont care about which motor who has. 302's are one of the best motors to build. Like I said before, dollar for dollar itll make more power than a lot of engines 4.6 included. Hell in my N/A 85 I beat cobras all day (aside from terminators). Its pretty pathetic, these guys shell out tons of cash for little hp gain. hell for under 2k i can build you a 302'd stang thatll run in the 13 with a damn 3.08 gear. But whatever, you can only go as fast as your wallet will take you.
-P.
06-06-2007, 08:59 PM
#27
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RE: 5.0 swap...
Dollar for dollar, if you have a V6, keep the V6. I've proven it over and over. I wish people would pay attention. Unless your goal is over 700 hp (for now anyway), build the V6 rather than swap a V8.
With just boost, fuel / exhuast upgrades and a good tune, a V6 will push over400 hp. Can't do that on stock bottom end 5.0L or a 4.6L.
With just boost, fuel / exhuast upgrades and a good tune, a V6 will push over400 hp. Can't do that on stock bottom end 5.0L or a 4.6L.
06-06-2007, 09:38 PM
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RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: defconfire
About the sound of the v8..... What about THIS guy? I think that sounds really good,
About the sound of the v8..... What about THIS guy? I think that sounds really good,
-P.
06-06-2007, 09:42 PM
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RE: 5.0 swap...
ORIGINAL: LilRoush
Dollar for dollar, if you have a V6, keep the V6. I've proven it over and over. I wish people would pay attention. Unless your goal is over 700 hp (for now anyway), build the V6 rather than swap a V8.
With just boost, fuel / exhuast upgrades and a good tune, a V6 will push over400 hp. Can't do that on stock bottom end 5.0L or a 4.6L.
Dollar for dollar, if you have a V6, keep the V6. I've proven it over and over. I wish people would pay attention. Unless your goal is over 700 hp (for now anyway), build the V6 rather than swap a V8.
With just boost, fuel / exhuast upgrades and a good tune, a V6 will push over400 hp. Can't do that on stock bottom end 5.0L or a 4.6L.