I have a 2001 mustang v6 3.8 that i am wanting to change the motor out wondering what motors i can use and use my stock transmission

i have a 1994 ford bronco 5.0L 302 would that motor work

 

You should just build up your v6, put twin turbos a supercharger and nitrous on it. V6's are always faster and cheaper than v8s... mostly because they weigh about 1000lbs less and are made of a special kind of aluminum that can hold 3000hp. Youll get more power out of your v6 because of the way the heads are made, the 135 cfm they flow is misleading, because when you put 45lbs of boost to them they flow just as much cfm as mach 1. But the real reason they are better is because of all around performance, because they only have 6 cylinders, there is less drag in motor and the firing order can be optimized to make huge torque... (think like a Supra). Yep, you should definitely be looking to build up a BADASS HOTROD v6...

 

 

Yah Forba speak good advice

 

Thanks for showing maturity. I applaud you guys for being such amazing members of this forum.

FYI - you stock 3.8L is already faster than dropping in an old worn down 1994 5.0L out of a Bronco. Do some searching in the V6 section, and I'm sure all your answers will be found about why swapping is a bad idea. Just get a V8 to start with if you want a V8. If you want to keep your sixer, build it up and enjoy.

 

I'd say they are pretty close in horsepower. I wouldn't pull the motor out of it unless it was blown up or knocking real bad.

Too much time, money, and work invested in it if its your daily driver. It'd be less reliable as well if you didn't freshen up the motor first.