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3.8 V-6 (83)

I'm looking for a solid 3.8 V-6 for my Mom's 83 Cougar.  If anyone has one, please pm me.  Thank you.

3.8 V-6 (83)

Reply #1
He's got a 88.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=21477
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

3.8 V-6 (83)

Reply #2
kitz the 88 3.8 is a bit different than the 83..  block is longer ports different etc not to mention balance shaft.  so as far as keeping the 83 carbed would be a bit more difficult using the 88 block altho they make aftermarket set ups.  LSJ30  make sure to look for pre 88 3.8 as they will work for you as a long block  BTW a location would be helpful especially with wanting an engine as they are expensive to ship.  A website you should check out as well while checkin here for an engine is http://www.car-parts.com just enter your info of the vehicle and what part you want and what location you want to look in and it should give you a list of available engines for you in that area

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Reply #3
Quote from: the_intimidator03;241772
kitz the 88 3.8 is a bit different than the 83.. block is longer ports different etc not to mention balance shaft. so as far as keeping the 83 carbed would be a bit more difficult using the 88 block altho they make aftermarket set ups. LSJ30 make sure to look for pre 88 3.8 as they will work for you as a long block BTW a location would be helpful especially with wanting an engine as they are expensive to ship. A website you should check out as well while checkin here for an engine is www.car-parts.com just enter your info of the vehicle and what part you want and what location you want to look in and it should give you a list of available engines for you in that area

I didn't know about the ports, I figured if if he kept it carb it would work.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

3.8 V-6 (83)

Reply #4
Quote from: the_intimidator03;241772
BTW a location would be helpful especially with wanting an engine as they are expensive to ship

+1
 
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Reply #5
Didnt Chooglin have one? I cant remember if he sold it or not
1986 Cougar LS


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Reply #7
PM Sent
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Reply #8
Quote from: FLSTCI71;241809
+1
 
Help us help you. :D


I'm in Southern California guys.  Chooglin, if you were only in New Mexico or AZ!!!!!!

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Reply #9
This is why you MUST post your location in ALL ads....to avoid wasting time like this.

Either list your full location or edit your profile pls.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #10
Quote from: Chuck W;241901
This is why you MUST post your location in ALL ads....to avoid wasting time like this.

Either list your full location or edit your profile pls.


Hey, I told people to PM me so NOT to waste your precious time.  Nonetheless, I received a good link from another member which might help me out.  Not a waste to me man.

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Reply #11
Quote from: LJS30;241937
Hey, I told people to PM me so NOT to waste your precious time.  Nonetheless, I received a good link from another member which might help me out.  Not a waste to me man.




Chuck Is the Mod in this section. This is what he is supposed to do. Keeps our board free of spammers and scams. Just a rule everyone must follow. Easy enough to do.
1986 Cougar LS

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Reply #12
Quote from: DVP;241938
Chuck Is the Mod in this section. This is what he is supposed to do. Keeps our board free of spammers and scams. Just a rule everyone must follow. Easy enough to do.


Cool, but there was no reason to get snippy about it.

3.8 V-6 (83)

Reply #13
You haven't seen me snippy...

I didn't see the post until later, or I would have said something sooner.  However you've been on the board long enough to know the rules by now.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

3.8 V-6 (83)

Reply #14
Quote from: Chuck W;241953
You haven't seen me snippy...

I didn't see the post until later, or I would have said something sooner.  However you've been on the board long enough to know the rules by now.


Snippy... LOL. Chuck? Not even close... Yeah I looked and figured you would be though soon enough.
1986 Cougar LS