Headgaskets+
08-11-2011, 10:21 PM
#1
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Headgaskets+
So I am gonna pick up a 95 v6 with blown headgaskets and fix it all up. What are some mods I should do while I am replacing the headgaskets? I was going to PnP already. Also whats some mods/exterior mods I could do? Pictures? Suggestions? My last vehicle was an LS1 Camaro so this is a little different for me.
08-12-2011, 05:34 AM
#4
Google is your friend. 
Supercoupe is a Supercharged 3.8L from the 1989-1995 Thunderbird Supercoupes.
It has a stout lower end and can be dropped in easily with few other mods.
A splitport is the 3.8L (3.9L for 2004) that is in the 99-04 Mustangs (and many others.)
This is our current 12 intake port 3.8L and 4.2L.
The shortblocks are interchangeable so you can have a 4.2L with a Supercoupe top end.
Its common to bore them to make a 4.3L and there are even offset ground 4.2L cranks to offer a 4.4L with an overbore too. Tom Morana has that kit.
Stock for stock power ratings.
210hp for the 89-93 SC.
230hp for the 94-95 SC (Better Supercharger and inlet)
The Supercoupe is VERY easy to build power up with adding more boost and other supporting mods.
190hp on the 99-00 3.8L
193hp on the 01-04 3.8L (Very small changes like an IMRC lower intake)
Supercoupe is a Supercharged 3.8L from the 1989-1995 Thunderbird Supercoupes.
It has a stout lower end and can be dropped in easily with few other mods.
A splitport is the 3.8L (3.9L for 2004) that is in the 99-04 Mustangs (and many others.)
This is our current 12 intake port 3.8L and 4.2L.
The shortblocks are interchangeable so you can have a 4.2L with a Supercoupe top end.
Its common to bore them to make a 4.3L and there are even offset ground 4.2L cranks to offer a 4.4L with an overbore too. Tom Morana has that kit.
Stock for stock power ratings.
210hp for the 89-93 SC.
230hp for the 94-95 SC (Better Supercharger and inlet)
The Supercoupe is VERY easy to build power up with adding more boost and other supporting mods.
190hp on the 99-00 3.8L
193hp on the 01-04 3.8L (Very small changes like an IMRC lower intake)
08-12-2011, 05:37 AM
#5
btw, you can now check Pick N' Pull's websites for wrecked Supercoupes and whatever else you might need.
I use to work for Pick N' Pull in California and have spent many an hour parts hunting years ago.
I use to work for Pick N' Pull in California and have spent many an hour parts hunting years ago.
08-12-2011, 01:03 PM
#8
with only that little bit, not much. Go with the split port swap for now, it is a simple thing to do but the m90 just has the "cool" aspect when you lift the hood but ultimately have the same power in the end.. We suggest doing these things now to prevent double or triple work down the road. If doing just the split port swap the Windstar intake conversion should be on the list with it give a power boost of about 15hp and 10tq or something like that.
For weight if you don't care about some thing you can gut the trunk, rear seat delete, take up carpet and remove the ton of sound deadening stuff and a few other things like that.
For weight if you don't care about some thing you can gut the trunk, rear seat delete, take up carpet and remove the ton of sound deadening stuff and a few other things like that.
08-13-2011, 05:47 PM
#10
If you want a windstar i think i have one in storage with the moded tb that i can sell you for cheap, you just need to get a few things that i can list for you later.
Pnp really = not much unless you have supporting mods.
CAI = 1-3 hp increase or with the windstar 15hp
headers/full exhaust = depends on the setup but overall not to much i would say a good 15-20 maybe
gears = no actual power increase just placed in a different rpm range
LSD = great for the 7.5 but overall i suggest upgrade to an 8.8 out of a 99-04 gt
Pnp really = not much unless you have supporting mods.
CAI = 1-3 hp increase or with the windstar 15hp
headers/full exhaust = depends on the setup but overall not to much i would say a good 15-20 maybe
gears = no actual power increase just placed in a different rpm range
LSD = great for the 7.5 but overall i suggest upgrade to an 8.8 out of a 99-04 gt