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

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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ok i was given a 1984 ford thunderbird (3.8L tbi) i was needing to know if it will hook up to my T5 trans and what would be need to change it over to a carb.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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As far as I know the trany should bolt tight up. To convert to a carb you need a special intake like the one below and a fuel pressure regulator to keep the pressure down to 7 psi. You can run the stock fuel pump if you keep the return line connected.


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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Is there anyway for me to keep the tbi with out redoing a complete rewire of the car? way cant i just keep the manifold that is on it and just bolt on a carb.?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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top ineed help i am try to put this in my 88 mustang
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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Oops, I forgot you have a TBI. I don't see why you couldn't install a carb then.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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what carb would work with that and what would i need in the fuel line
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Has no one done this before?? putting a carb. 3.8L v6 in a 88 mustang. would i have to get a new clutch and flywheel or change i take 1 from a 2.3L?
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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so itake it that no one has does this before or that it is not able to be done at all




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