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

3.8 to 4.2 swap

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Old 11-06-2009, 01:18 AM
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Smile 3.8 to 4.2 swap

Im building a 95 mustang for my son the cars in need of a motor i planned to rebuild the 3.8 but i,ve research a bit on the 4.2 what i gather is that there preaty much the same engine exept the 4.2 has a longer stroke but retains the same bore i plan on useing a m90 sc supercharger set up i bought the other day i have every thing to swap it to my sons 3.8 but if i can build the 4.2 and use the supercoupe heads than i should not have any problems my ? is are the blocks the same do they share all the same mounting points will the super coupe heads work any help would be great thanks
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Old 11-06-2009, 02:32 AM
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They will swap over just fine.
The SC uses stronger rods and pistons though I beleive so you might want to think about updating that area too.
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Old 11-06-2009, 04:10 PM
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A well done single port M90'd 4.2L can put down over 400 rwhp.
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Old 11-08-2009, 01:43 AM
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should be fine.. your sons lucky.. i can only swap a 3.8 for a 3.8
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