Just picked up a 86 Convertable, it is a 3.8 V6 auto.
Since I'll be keeping this one I would like to build up the engine, but I'm not sure what to do to it.
I dont know much about the 3.8's, so I don't know what can be done to them.
Do the superchargers from the thunderbirds fit?
What could I do?
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1986 Mustang LX Hatchback 3.8 - Sold
1986 Mustang LX Convertible 3.8 - Daily driver
1982 Mustang GLX Notchback 3.3 - Being rebuilt
1989 Mustang LX Notchback 2.3 - New toy
i would say put a high performance clutch but its an automatic...im more of the 5speed type i hate automatics sorry but check the link and find what u need and idk if that superchrger would fit but if u have 1 try it
I already have the 5L crossmember, springs, diff, and everything (all not put in). But for some reason I want to keep the 6, it will mainly be a cruising vehicle, so I don't think a 8 would be the best things for me. I enjoyed my last mustang (same engine, and tranny), it had good pep, and could break some nice doughnuts with the all-seasons on. I would just like to get some more power to up the fun level.
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1986 Mustang LX Hatchback 3.8 - Sold
1986 Mustang LX Convertible 3.8 - Daily driver
1982 Mustang GLX Notchback 3.3 - Being rebuilt
1989 Mustang LX Notchback 2.3 - New toy
Not trying to ruin your fun or anything, keep the V6 if thats what you want, but that year V6, versus a EFI mass-air 5.0L is hands down the 5.0, more power, cheaper to build, runs smoother (as long as it has a stock or close to stock cam in it), and more than likely be more reliable and get better gas mileage.
If you do keep the V6 though, I would see about converting it to a single-port or even a split port style EFI set-up from the 94 and newer stangs. The single port cars make anywhere between 140-150 HP stock, not as much as the split port cars which are 190-193 HP stock, but some guys have tricks to get the single port cars running very strong from what I've heard.
I know shiner probably has more insight on this as well if he's listening?
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Jesse Berger 90 LX, Previous 4 cyl. (Decommissioned, 351W on the way)
H/C/I+Bolt Ons
Best ET: 12.54@106 mph 2001 V6 5 Speed Daily Driver Windstar Intake, Dual Exhuast, CAI, Headers
Best ET: 15.6@88 mph (stock trim)
Not trying to ruin your fun or anything, keep the V6 if thats what you want, but that year V6, versus a EFI mass-air 5.0L is hands down the 5.0, more power, cheaper to build, runs smoother (as long as it has a stock or close to stock cam in it), and more than likely be more reliable and get better gas mileage.
If you do keep the V6 though, I would see about converting it to a single-port or even a split port style EFI set-up from the 94 and newer stangs. The single port cars make anywhere between 140-150 HP stock, not as much as the split port cars which are 190-193 HP stock, but some guys have tricks to get the single port cars running very strong from what I've heard.
I know shiner probably has more insight on this as well if he's listening?
Funny that you mentioned me, Jesse. I know nothing about his year V6. That's why I didn't reply.
Now if he wanted to go with a newer swap, that's a different story......
86 3.8 upgrades for hp? 
