[lcurle]

V6 Engine: (ft-lbs unless otherwise indicated)

Camshaft sprocket bolt: 30 to 36
Camshaft Thrust plate bolts: 72 to 120 in-lbs
Timing chain cover-to-pock bolts: 15 to 22
Water pump-to-timing chain cover bolts: 15 to 22
oil pan mounting bolts: 84 to 108 in-lbs
Oil pump and filter body to front cover
8mm bolt : 17 to 23
6mm bolt: 72 to 96 in-lbs
Cylinder head bolts
1994-1995
Step 1: 15
Step 2: 29
Step 3: 37
Step 4: Loosen 2 to 3 turns ( DO NOT loosen all the bolts at the same time, fron this point on work one bolt at a time)

Step 5:
Long bolts: 11 to 19
Short bolts: 7 to 15
Step 6: Tighten an additional 90 degrees

1996 and later
Step 1: 15
Step 2: 29
step 3: 36
Step 4: Loosen 2 to 3 turns ( DO NOT loosen all the bolts at the same time, fron this point on work one bolt at a time)

Step 5:
Long bolts: 29 to 37
Short bolts: 11 to 18
Step 6: Tighten an additional 180 degrees

Rocker arm Fulcrum bolts
1994 to 1995
Step 1: 44 in-lbs
Step 2: 19 to 25
1996 and later
Step 1: 44 in-lbs
Step 2: 22 to 29

Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts
1994 to 1995
Step 1: 96 in-lbs
Step 2: 15
1996 and later
Step 1: 72 in-lbs
Step 2: 108 in-lbs

Exhaust manifold bolts: 23 to 26
Crankshaft pulley to harmonic damper bolts: 20 to 28
Valve cover bolts: 72 to 108 in-lbs
Vibration damper bolts: 103 to 132
Flywheel/driveplate mounting bolts: 54 to 64
Wheel lugnuts: 85 to 105
Spark plugs: 7 to 14
Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6

3 4
2 5
1 6
Capacities

Engine oil (with filter change): 5.0 qts
Fuel tank: 15.4 gallons
Cooling system: 11.8 qts
Automatic Transmission
AODE: 12.5 qts
4R70W: 13.9 qts
Manual Transmission
T-5: 5.6 pts
Rear Differential: 3.25 pts

Radiatior cap pressure rating: 16 psi

1994 to 1995
Spark Plug gap: Motorcraft AWSF-44PP or equal @ 0.052 inch
1996 and later
Spark Plug gap: Motorcraft AWSF-44EE or equal @ 0.052 inch

[Fordgazm]

Good info .

[lois94]

Think we found the problem, removed the fuel filter, pump runs but no fuel is coming out so I quess the pump is not pumping even tho it runs for a couple of seconds after the key is turned on Is this possible

[JAKE_11]

so i just got myself a 2002 mustang v6. it is manual and i am looking for some added horsepower and torque for my car. I want to know what options would be best. Since i am only 16, price is a factor so i need some cheaper options to start w/. thanks

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by JAKE_11

so i just got myself a 2002 mustang v6. it is manual and i am looking for some added horsepower and torque for my car. I want to know what options would be best. Since i am only 16, price is a factor so i need some cheaper options to start w/. thanks

cheapest is a K&N drop in filter.

Only goes uphill from there . ..

[curiosoocho]

Hay you could also get some under-drive pullys, cold air intake from Ebay from $50-$70. And next time you change your oil use Royal Purple oil and it is proven in the Dyno that when used together with there transmission oil you could get 7-11 HP gains.

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by curiosoocho

Hay you could also get some under-drive pullys, cold air intake from Ebay from $50-$70. And next time you change your oil use Royal Purple oil and it is proven in the Dyno that when used together with there transmission oil you could get 7-11 HP gains.

those E-bay cheap cold air kits aren't worth any more hp than a drop in.

If you use full synthetic, the costs increase -but you will pick up 2-3 hp and increase the longevity of the drivetrain.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by JAKE_11

so i just got myself a 2002 mustang v6. it is manual and i am looking for some added horsepower and torque for my car. I want to know what options would be best. Since i am only 16, price is a factor so i need some cheaper options to start w/. thanks

Well man, I got myself a 1995 V6 recently. Had the same question. Thing is, get a K&N filter. And some stainless freeflows. Dual system works good. U can get it cheap, plus u'll feel the diff in power. consumptions better aswell.

[Kmagn13]

yea all you will need is a drop in filter since its a 95... it does not flow for more then that...

[masimustang]

cold air, pullys, and high flow exhaust.

[stangfreak12243]

what about one of those cheaper speed chips off ebay for around $20-40 that claim to give you extra hp? heard they might be bad for your engine?

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by stangfreak12243

what about one of those cheaper speed chips off ebay for around $20-40 that claim to give you extra hp? heard they might be bad for your engine?

they just trick the computer - they can damage your engine.

It's better to reprogram the mapping tables themselves rather than trick them -when you need an adjustment, the computer will be unable to make the adjustment.

the 5-7 hp isn't worth the damage. pick up a K&N filter instead.

[plstktnkr2]

I applaude the concise torque tables for the different years, but why does everyone think that the 3.8 V6 just started in 1994???

what about 1983 to 1986???

[MaestroRandy]

Hey everyone! I just purchased a 2001 Mustang V6 3.8L used. It seems to be a little sluggish at times. Like on general takeoff. Then getting up to 40 MPH, seems like a struggle. Even shakes a lil bit getting up to 40 MPH...Could that mean a Tune Up is needed? Also, It's throwing off an AWFUL lot of heat. Like I can feel the heat from the engine all in the car. The gauges read at half way between hot and cool but its so hot, that I think its even affecting the radio. Like, The radio is hot to touch and the radio starts sounding like its shorting out, loseing volume and sounding distorted. HELP!!! How do I get my BABY running right?

-Randy

[speeder20000]

i have a 97 v6 to but does any one now what the top speed is on them and if i take off the limter how fast could i go i heard of a round 130 when the fuel injeters max out at when i got my car it run hot to i change the oil and shifted at 4000 all the time and now it is fine no more heat oil came out nasty as hell big time oil changed needed