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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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v6 differences

hey guys i was wondering if theres a v6 guru that could help me out here. ive got the 3.0 and i was told that maybe a 3.8 cam might work better. i looked into the 3.8 and found they make a supercharged version. now i was just wondering if theres any engine components between the 3.8 or any other v6 that could swap into the 3.0 (with or without mods) i was planning on getting replacement 3.0 heads to port out but im looking for a cam that would give me some better torque/hp if possible. im taking any suggestions. maybe even swap the whole 3.8 out of a windstar with a thunderbird trans? just trying to come up with some ideas for good power. thanks
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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3.0 = unique engine. Nothing shares from ANY other v6.

The 3.8L from a rwd is A LOT of work for getting 5.0L power, even with the 'charger on it.

Why swap to ANOTHER v6 when the v8 can do more, mod for mod?

Even finding a 'charger for the 4.0L and swappng to that would be more worthwhile.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Wipple makes a blower for the 3.0.
 
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