3.8 vs. 3.9

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10-21-2005, 09:07 AM

mustangV6_04

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3.8 vs. 3.9

What is the differnece between the 3.8 liter and the 3.9 liter V6? Is there a difference in power? What was the cause for the change?...just wondering

10-21-2005, 12:18 PM

lcurle

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Ford got bored, not much difference really.

10-21-2005, 12:24 PM

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Ford got bored, not much difference really.

lol bored...in both ways

10-21-2005, 09:29 PM

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What is the differnece between the 3.8 liter and the 3.9 liter V6? Is there a difference in power? What was the cause for the change?...just wondering

If I remember correctly the same engine is used in the windstar minivan and they bored the cylinders just a tad for the van to run a larger pistons I think. thus giving a slight increase in displacement. As far as I know there isnt any real difference other than that.

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