Common questions

How long does a Ford v6 engine last?

How long does a Ford v6 engine last?

A decent engine that is well maintained could last 250k miles or more. That same engine that is not taken care of could last less than 100k miles. , Riding motorcycles for 46 years.

What kind of engine does a Ford Mustang have?

Ford may have had an appearance package for these lowly Mustangs but it was not until the later S197 model that Ford had a V6 Performance Package in 2011 with its 300-horsepower 3.7-liter Duratec engine. Just because these 3.8L boat anchor-equipped models do not feature a V8 doesn’t mean their performance cannot be improved!.

Is the Mustang 3.8L a good car?

The 3.8L 1994-04 Mustang V6 was an economical solution to those who liked the looks of the SN95 Mustang but couldn’t afford the more expensive GT & Cobra models. For many teenagers out there these Stangs were often their car. They provide a solid foundation with sporty looks and in the case of the 99-04 New Edge design, decent performance.

Can you put a 4.6 in a Mustang 96 +?

K Member – I have heard different things about this, if you are putting the 4.6 into any Mustang 96+ then you don’t need one.

What kind of performance does a V6 Mustang have?

Sorry, 94-98 owners but we have owned both the 94-98 and 99-04 V6 Mustang during our lifetimes, and the 94-98 models are just sub-par in factory 3.8 performance.

The 3.8L 1994-04 Mustang V6 was an economical solution to those who liked the looks of the SN95 Mustang but couldn’t afford the more expensive GT & Cobra models. For many teenagers out there these Stangs were often their car. They provide a solid foundation with sporty looks and in the case of the 99-04 New Edge design, decent performance.

Ford may have had an appearance package for these lowly Mustangs but it was not until the later S197 model that Ford had a V6 Performance Package in 2011 with its 300-horsepower 3.7-liter Duratec engine. Just because these 3.8L boat anchor-equipped models do not feature a V8 doesn’t mean their performance cannot be improved!.

Sorry, 94-98 owners but we have owned both the 94-98 and 99-04 V6 Mustang during our lifetimes, and the 94-98 models are just sub-par in factory 3.8 performance.

When did the New Edge Mustang V6 come out?

Before we look at performance modifications, let’s look at some of the specs and horsepower found in the 94-04 V6 Mustangs. With the New Edge Mustang redesign in 1999, the 3.8L V6 underwent some changes that gave it a good boost in horsepower.

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