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

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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How much power does a 3.8 with a cai make?

How much power does a 3.9 with a cai make?

Just wondering want to prove my point to a friend.....
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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to the crank or wheels
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Sorry, to the wheels
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Maybe 2-3 added to the wheels
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Oh ok thats what i thought, cuz my friend(3.8)is going to race some guy in the 3.9 and he wasn't sure about the hp difference.
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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It's basically the exact same engine. With the exact performance specs.
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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It will all come down to driver mod...
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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just wondering whats the difference between a 3.8 and a 3.9
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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.1 LITERS, they ran out of 3.8's toward the end of production, then went to the windstar 3.9L
Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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oh ok



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