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Old 07-07-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2004 3.8 to 3.9 Question

So I don't know much of the details, but I know that at some point during the 2004 production year Ford decided to drop a 3.9 into the mustang instead of the 3.8 they had been using. It's such a ground shattering difference afterall. Now I've checked the goodness under my hood and have come to the conclusion that I do in fact have one of thsoe 3.9's. . . blah blah blah etc etc getting to the point. Will I have any issues getting a Cold Air Intake for the 3.8 engine? I'm looking at the mac performance one, and i just want to be sure before I drop nearly $200 (Massive money for me lol) The reason I ask is becuase I look at the K&N page (Hah extra 50 dollars for a name) and it does distinguish between the 3.8 and 3.9 engines, and there is no intake listed for the 3.9. Any input is welcomed
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Don't see it being an issue. You're going to need a tune anyway.
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Tune comes later, for now I'm just after the little bit of mpg I get, but more preciesly the noise + Being able to touch under my cars hood. So rare the occasion. The oil change every 3000 miles and that's about it. *Cheer*

And thanks for the answer.
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just get one for a 01-04 V6 , should work.
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3.8 and 3.9 are the same motor. You shouldn't have any problem with the intake.
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Don't see it being an issue. You're going to need a tune anyway.

I don't remember "needing" a tune for a cold air kit on my 01,
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The mac will work. I have one on my 04 3.9.
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This is somewhat old, but you do not need a retune for the 94-04's.....
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