Looking for a 1995 ford mustang 3.8 engine

Question

I recently blew the head gaskets in my mustang and was told that it would be cheaper to just get a new engine than to rebuild everything. So I am looking to buy a motor but not pay an arm and a leg. If anyone knows where I can find a 3.8 V6 motor, it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Most junkyards would sell that engine; it's pretty common. Otherwise, try summit racing, they have all kinds of engines for sale.

Answer 2

try some of your local junk yards. They will probably have the engine you are looking for.

Answer 3

Aside from local junkyards, try www.prestigemustang.com

They are a Mustang-only junkyard and their prices are rather reasonable.

Although, if you blew the head gaskets, depending on what garage you go to it might not cost as much as you think.  Shop around and get lots of quotes.  You'll find that some garages purposefully exaggerate costs because they don't want to do the job.  

Secondly, if you are already spending the money on your 6-er Mustang, consider buying an engine with a 4.2l Stroker kit.  You'll gain a decent amount of power and the stroker kits are forged.  You can crank a considerable amount of power out of them.  (just something to consider)

Another thing you can consider is a 5.0 or 4.6 swap.  For your year, the 5.0 swap would be easier.  The change in gas mileage will not be too dramatic.  Hey, it's a Mustang... Have fun with it!

Answer 4

I say get the V-8 engine. I would find out if the 4.6 can bolt up to the motor mounts. If it can go with the 4.6. You can add whatever you want to it and it has a few more horsepower than the 5.0.

Answer 5

The 3.8 engine was known for blowing headgaskets because it has aluminum heads on an iron block. The gaskets can only work for so long with those two different metals. Better gaskets have since been developed. Your problem isn't a warped head or bad piston rings. If you're really on a tight budget, you could remove the cylinder heads and simply replace the gaskets. If you really want to keep it for a while, consider having the valve stem seals replaced. The hardest part to rebuilding an engine like yours is setting the ignition timing and firing order. I'm sure you could offer SOMETHING in exchange for a mechanics labor.

Answer 6

http://car-part.com/

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Select distance then your zip.

It is closer than you think,and cheaper too.

HTH.