I drive a 1995 3.8 Liter mustang, looking to stroke it, are there kits out there that will allow me to stroke it to a 4.2L or i have even heard whisperings of a 4.6L stroker kit, any idea on P&A on this?
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I drive a 1995 3.8 Liter mustang, looking to stroke it, are there kits out there that will allow me to stroke it to a 4.2L or i have even heard whisperings of a 4.6L stroker kit, any idea on P&A on this?
I drive a 1995 3.8 Liter mustang, looking to stroke it, are there kits out there that will allow me to stroke it to a 4.2L or i have even heard whisperings of a 4.6L stroker kit, any idea on P&A on this?
The most you'll get from a stroker kit out of your 3.8L V6 OHV Essex is 4.4L. If you have the cylinders bored out, get over-sized pistons, and a stoker kit, you may be able to get a bit more.
I wouldn't recommend stroking beyond 4.2L on our engine, however. It's not always about more displacement... It would cost just at much to make a light-turbo 3.8/4.2 with more power than a bored and stroked 4.whatever.
This is similar to the first question I ever posted on here, and that is the best and most useful information I received from it.
The most you'll get from a stroker kit out of your 3.8L V6 OHV Essex is 4.4L. If you have the cylinders bored out, get over-sized pistons, and a stoker kit, you may be able to get a bit more.
I wouldn't recommend stroking beyond 4.2L on our engine, however. It's not always about more displacement... It would cost just at much to make a light-turbo 3.8/4.2 with more power than a bored and stroked 4.whatever.
This is similar to the first question I ever posted on here, and that is the best and most useful information I received from it.
So with the stroker kit, i was thinking of domed piston heads for better compression. any other thoughts?
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Yea though i walk through the valley of Rice i shall fear no v-tech, for the tourque is with me, for thine is the muscle car, the drag slips and the horsepower forever and ever, green light.
Also, looking to get a posi for my baby so that i will nolonger be a one wheel wonder! P&A?
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Yea though i walk through the valley of Rice i shall fear no v-tech, for the tourque is with me, for thine is the muscle car, the drag slips and the horsepower forever and ever, green light.
Tom Morana makes good stroker kits, too. May be a little cheaper and better than SSM. The SSM PowerPaks are great, from what I hear.
Higher compression is NOT better compression. Depending upon your choice of cam, higher compression MAY be necessary. You want a static compression of no less than 8.5 with a dynamic compression of no more than 8.5. These numbers will never be equal; static will always be higher than dynamic.
And a 7.5 in. rear end is not going to hold up well to the extra torque of a stroker and many burnouts. Either way, a 7.5 in. "posi" is about $300. Installation fees vary(You need to have this done by a shop. Only shops have the proper equipment to calibrate differentials.). The end cost will likely be equal to or greater than getting a brand new 8.8 in. rear end.
A brand new 8.8 in. rear (This is the whole thing, minus the axle shafts, not just a differential.) is around $800. It's much stronger than the 7.5 in. rear end. You also won't waste a dollar on shop fees!
And a 7.5 in. rear end is not going to hold up well to the extra torque of a stroker and many burnouts. Either way, a 7.5 in. "posi" is about $300. Installation fees vary(You need to have this done by a shop. Only shops have the proper equipment to calibrate differentials.). The end cost will likely be equal to or greater than getting a brand new 8.8 in. rear end.
A brand new 8.8 in. rear (This is the whole thing, minus the axle shafts, not just a differential.) is around $800. It's much stronger than the 7.5 in. rear end. You also won't waste a dollar on shop fees!
gears should definitely be done by a shop however simply doing the LSD is doable by the home mechanic.. theres even a nice writeup how to do it
1995 3.8 liter Mustang Stroker kits? 
