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3.8 differences?

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Sims6986

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What are the differences between the 94-98 3.8's to the 99 and up 3.8's? Thanks for the help.
 

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99's and up have the balancer shaft. my 95 has a new 2000 model engine from the factory and it has the balancer shaft.
 

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40HP. 99's+ have 190HP compared to 150HP. This is mainly to newer models having split port intake.
 

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94 and 95 models have problems keeping the head gasket intact and this is due to the head expanding faster and more than the block. that was fixed in 96.
 
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