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  1. V6 Tech
    I let my 2003 mustang 3.8 sit for 3 weeks and now coolant is mixing with the oil but no oil in coolant. We just had the engine apart and did all new gaskets including head gaskets. I changed the oil after break in and then once again after 300 miles and there was no water in it. I also had to...
  2. V6 Tech
    Hello, I am going to pull my 2003 3.8 engine soon and reseal and stuff while it is out it has 90,000 miles and I was wonder about using 4.2 pistons and crank and possibly a comp cam 44-700-9 and ported heads. Would I see power gains (hp and torque) n/a or is it just about having stronger internals?
  3. New Member Introductions | No Tech Questions
    Hey everyone, thanks for letting me join! AFM looks like an awesome Mustang community to be a part of and I'm hoping to learn more about my pony car! I'm Larry originally from Jacksonville, Florida, currently living in South Carolina. I'm the 2nd and 4th owner of my '98 Mustang convertible. In...
  4. V6 Tech
    Put some good fuel cleaner in - ATS - and after a couple of weeks my check engine light came on, 401 code - have tried replacing the two sensors / valves suggested as likely culprits (mechanics out here in San Diego are booked up for weeks) - car runs much better, but still slightly rough idle...
  5. V6 Tech
    So I bought a 2001 3.8. The car has been setting in the backyard it was drivable and was parked not towed. It’s been setting about 8 months. The person driving it got incarcerated. So the car will turn over just will not start. I’m just the run of the mill YouTube level 2 mechanic. Here is...
  6. V6 Tech
    My a/c cut off while going up a grade, and went to defrost. Bought Motorcraft part YG360, which I guess is a vacuum cut off - but can't see where it is to replace it. I thought it would be near the firewall - Chilton's doesn't seem to show it, nor the vacuum diagram under the hood - was looking...
  7. V6 Tech
    I really looked through this forum and a bunch of other ones but I have a 98 3.8 standard trans that'll need engine work soon and I found a automatic I can get for really cheap. Send it?
  8. V6 Tech
    I'm currently trying to replace the lifters and wasn't sure on the procedure of replacing them. Can I simply just unbolt the rocker arms, take the push rods out, unbolt the bracket that keeps the lifters in place, take the lifters out, put the new lifters in, reinstall bracket, put pushrods...
  9. V6 Talk
    Hey guys, just trying to get to the right forum if it exists. we have a 1994 3.8l mustang manual trans. it has ported and polished heads/upper/lower intakes, long tube headers, CAI, 80mm throttle body, 80mm MAF, 24lb injectors, custom grind comp cam, scorpion rockers, ls springs, hardened push...
  10. V6 Talk
    I had my alternator replaced about 4 years ago with Motorcraft alternator at Star Ford, where I was driving through this area to get to a distant temporary work assignment. Noticed AM radio did get some hum again, as it did when the alternator went out before. This time, dash gauges went to...
  11. V6 Tech
    I been having an issue with idling, and I can't start or keep the car running without being on the gas, it will vary too, so I sometimes have to press in more or less, sounds kinda like a diesel.
  12. V6 Tech
    Hello. I am looking to replace the heads and intake on a 1998 3.8 and I know the 99 3.8 Had a larger throttle body, the split port intake and better flowing cylinder heads. Aside from cabling and sensors, are there any major issues as far as bolt pattern, water passages, pushrod length/lift that...
  13. V6 Tech
    I've been contemplating supercharging my 3.8 split port and the general consensus is SSM adapter plate and m112 from 03/04 cobra. I've been wondering why an m90 won't work on a split port but an m112 will. I understand that neither will bolt straight up, but does the m90 not work with an adapter...
  14. New Member Introductions | No Tech Questions
    Good time of the day to all, This is my third Mustang, the 1995 3.8 Convertible. The first two were were '84 3.8 and '92 2.3, both convertibles It's in a pretty bad shape now, but I don't wanna let it go like I did the first two. I will need a lot of your support, both moral and logistical...
  15. New Member Introductions | No Tech Questions
    Hello all, my name is Dave and this is the first mustang I have ever owned. It is a 1998 v6 3.8L Vermillion Red automatic . I know a lot of people hate on the V6's I wanted a 91 foxbody 5.0 but my wallet didnt allow for that lol. I have always owned Ford,Lincoln and Mercury. Needs some paint...
  16. V6 Tech
    Ok, this is my first post ever. I got a ford E150 witha 5.8 in it and I want to swap it into my my new edge body. I know mostly what i need to get for the swap. I'm going to use my T-5 and keep the 7.5 rear and put either the yukon or auburn limited slip with 3.73 or 4.10's. I'm not going to be...
  17. New Member Introductions | No Tech Questions
    Hello! It's my first time here and I am wondering about putting a Turbo on my 2002 V6 Mustang. Yes I have read around the forms and I have seen a few people that are trying to do the same. I would like as much help and will post in the proper forum and update as much as possible. I am currently...
  18. V6 Tech
    I have a 1986 ford mustang with the 3.8 v6 in it. These came stock with a 3 speed auto no overdrive with 2.73 gears, gas mileage sucks because of only 3 gears and I drive it everyday. I want to put a t-5 with 3.73 gears in it. Any and all help on what flywheel, transmission, clutch and shifter...
  19. V6 Tech
    I have a 1998 v6 5 speed coupe that has been hard starting lately. The first start of the day it always seems like it has to crank for 2 or 3 times longer than normal, but it always starts. if I go to the store, and come back out an hour or 2 later it starts right up. Im thinking fuel pump check...
  20. V6 Tech
    I knowits possible I know its been talked about before. I need to know where to start. and where you hook the vac lines from the supercharger. only swaps I have done were plug and play so I would like some advice and feedback.
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