how can you tell if you have a 3.8 or 3.9l v6
07-25-2009, 03:35 PM
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how can you tell if you have a 3.8 or 3.9l v6
I heard they are the same exterally so how can you tell? I have a 2004 mustang.
07-25-2009, 03:48 PM
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So you have a 2004.... you have a 3.9L.
07-25-2009, 05:35 PM
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I thought 3.9 was offered in 04 but not all 04's were 3.9 you could still get the 3.8...from what I was told.
07-25-2009, 05:49 PM
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That could be true... why does OP care what engine he has? There is no difference between what performance parts you can install on the 3.9 vs the 3.8 engine.
07-25-2009, 06:00 PM
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it just says v6 lol. and i heard that you need special parts for a 3.9 like a cam would be hard to find
07-25-2009, 06:00 PM
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3.9L sounds and looks WAY better!
07-25-2009, 06:05 PM
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3.9L sounds and looks WAY better!
really? interesting...
07-25-2009, 06:16 PM
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are the parts different? Are cams, pistons, and heads harder to find or are the universal to the 3.8
07-25-2009, 06:32 PM
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I think they 3.8 stuff will fit on the 3.9 not positive though.
07-25-2009, 06:34 PM
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I have a 3.9 I don't know what is so special about it but it works for me you'd have to look on the sticker near the firewall on the driver side
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