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Dec 13, 2007 | 06:10 PM

#31

EPNCSU2006

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80-81, F100's had the 255 V8 optional, 82-82, the 255 was replaced with the 3.8 V6, making the 300 an optional engine. Being only 112 hp, and having meidicore torque(I think 180) the 3.8 was no exactly popular, especially considering F100's of that era usually had 3.00/8 or numerically lower gear ratios.

Thanks...I was beginning to think I was crazy.

Dec 13, 2007 | 06:44 PM

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frankyford

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The 3.8L back then came in the Thunderbird and Cougar, Taurus and Sable and also Late 80's model Lincoln continental. I may be missing a couple of cars, but not sure. It basically a cars engine though.

Dec 13, 2007 | 06:52 PM

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andym

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Yes, the early 80's F-100's and possibly F-150's had an 3.8L v6 as an option. Sorry Franky, you're wrong on this one.

Wait until eco sees this.. he'll call you a liar in big bold capital letters.

Dec 13, 2007 | 07:10 PM

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frankyford

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Yeah, I read the artcile quicklook2 put up earlier I admit I was wrong, I just didn't know. But it was basically a car engine, it just happened to make its way into some trucks. And what's up with the funky letterin, I must have hit a wrong button.