98 v6 engine swap with 95 v6?
08-27-2018, 02:23 PM
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98 v6 engine swap with 95 v6?
My son's engine died in his 98 Mustang Base with v6 3.8L automatic. We are looking for used engines on the net to see if we can swap it out. What problems would we run into if we pulled the engine out and replaced it with a 3.8L out of a 95 Mustang? I found one that is already pulled. The seller states that it has the ODBII connection. What all should we be looking for? Would this engine work in his 98? Thank you!
08-27-2018, 06:28 PM
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Well, first off, it's not the motor that has the OBDII connection, it's to the ECU.
The 1995 model ECU is OBDI, went to OBDII in 1996. The motor itself is the
same, the Essex V6. You use YOUR engine harness on the 1995 motor. I think
the motor mounts are different from the 1995, because someone put a 1998 in a
1995 and had to change the motor mounts. There may be some other considerations,
but it's the same base motor.
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The 1995 model ECU is OBDI, went to OBDII in 1996. The motor itself is the
same, the Essex V6. You use YOUR engine harness on the 1995 motor. I think
the motor mounts are different from the 1995, because someone put a 1998 in a
1995 and had to change the motor mounts. There may be some other considerations,
but it's the same base motor.
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