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whats the difference My question is whats the difference between the 3.8 and 3.9. does it make a difference in hp and torque
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Yeah the 3.9 which only came out on 2004 has 193hp and 224 tq 4-5 more torque and 3 hp more than the 3.8
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In other words if you ran a 3.8L vs 3.9L and everything was equal you would both be right beside eachother.
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ssstang In other words if you ran a 3.8L vs 3.9L and everything was equal you would both be right beside eachother.
lol yeah in other words, no difference.
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The 3.9L is the same as the 3.8L, but the 3.9's have a slightly longer stroke. Nothing crazy.
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stalkerstang, whats the actual difference between the 232/238 ?
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Pretty sure its the stroke, the 3.8's have a 3.39 stroke, 3.9's have a 3.4646 stroke.
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StalkerStang Pretty sure its the stroke, the 3.8's have a 3.39 stroke, 3.9's have a 3.4646 stroke.
so your saying the 238 uses taller pistons?
the rods and crank are the same?
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Rods are the same at 6.091, but the crank is a different stroke.
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