What engine should I go with?

Question

I have a 1986 mercury cougar and it only has a stock 3.8 V6. Everything on the car is next to mint but i want to put a kick *** engine in it and a better transmission cuz stock is only a 3 speed auto, and i would also like to replace the rear end because it isn't a possy.

My question is what kind of engine and/or tranny should I put into it that will make it kick some *** and make the chicks wet!? lol. Thanks to all the answers!!!

Answer 1

because of the year, you  are limited to what was produced that production year. in California you will still need to go through a smog check biannually.

Answer 2

Look for the same year Cougar or T-bird with a 5.0 and swap it out.  Lots of go fast parts available for the 5.0.  Or look for a T-Bird Super Coupe and get the supercharged V6 to drop in. Lots of work ahead of you.  

Answer 3

A little electric one like the ones they use in vibrators.

Answer 4

Put anything you want so long as you ditch the 3.8

Try the 5.0 and T-5 if you want, but be ready to do some work. and you need to replace the rear end, as well as a good bit of other work changing from auto to manual.

Answer 5

put a 351 ford engine in it put a 9 inch ford rear end in it put a good 5 speed standard in it and shell be rockin!! jsut ditch that 3.8 theyre garbage