V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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What has been done to the 05' 3.8L V6 to get the added 20hp?
Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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The 05 uses a totally different engine. It's a 4.0L SOHC engine the ones in 94-03 are 3.8L OHV engines
Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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kinda sad the motor got .2 liters bigger and the horsepower only went up 12-20 horsepower, way to go ford![sm=smiley21.gif]
Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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thats because it is tuned down! look at the 3.8L it has 193hp and the 4.2L has 202hp! so why are you mad that a smaller engine then the 4.2L is making 8hp more? wierd! you should be happy that the new v6 has as much power as it has!
Old Oct 12, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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rumor has it that they can rip out 190 hp to the wheels. that is 30 more rwhp to the ground. but that is rumor




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