v6-newer v6 swap? HELP

[dingo95]

Alright, I finally bought a stang, given its a 3.8 5spd, i still like it and planned from the get-go to do somethin radical, my car has a **** ton of miles on it and odometer dont work, idk why, buti stumbled across a guy with a newer 3.8l v6 5spd that i wanna swap in cause it has 67K on it and would like to rebuild my motor or build it up for supercharger or turbo.

Long story short, will the newer motor swap into my harness and everything with no problems or do i need the computer and harness from the guy?

~Dingo

 

[dingo95]

The motors out of a 2001

 

[MustangLX-5.0]

Hate to spoil it for you... but you will need the harness and the computer... and the gauge cluster as well. The 2001 has a digital cluster (Actually the Odometer is digital and has other components in it) while (I'm assuming you have a 95 by your name here) the 95 has a mechanical cluster. The Odo mainly.... the cluster stores info about mileage and other things, including VIN I think.. You would need the computer as well because the '01 V6 has a different top end on it and has a couple different sensors.. etc... so yeah.. you will need all of that for a swap.

 

[BLKPNY]

Hi, I also have a 94 V6, and the motor is tired. What other year motors will drop in as a replacement, using my original harness/ecu?
Or if other parts need changing, what would they be?

Thanks

 

[Noobz347]

using my original harness/ecu?

Thanks

Another 94 V6. You're welcome.

 

[69Hagan]

Thanks for the info. I bought a 95 a week ago Saturday and threw a rod last night, (I think, will look at it this afternoon to find out for sure) and was looking for a newer motor to replace. Your info helped alot.
Thank you

 

[wmburns]

What I find interesting about some of these "motor swap" threads, is the lack of detail. What model year is the original car? What model year is the donor. These detals can make a difference.

In general, swapping a motor from a different MY car is easier if the ORIGINAL wiring harness, PCM, electrical, induction (fuel and air), and ignition is RETAINED.

For most home mechanics, it is NOT reasonable to retro-fit the electronics from a 99-04 Mustang into a 98 and older Mustang. There are just too many differences in the wiring.

For the V6, be aware that the cam sensor is different. 2 wire vs 3 wire. When swapping a newer motor into an older Mustang, match the type of cam sensor that your original car had.

Note, the different cam sensors have different alignment tools. Use the correct tool for the type of cam sensor being installed for best results.

The other thing to note is matching the balance of the motor with the correct flywheel/flexplate (internal vs external). Installing the wrong flywheel will cause vibration and motor failure.

When looking for replacement motors, consider using car-part.com for example prices.

 

[69Hagan]

Thank you for the reply. My car is a '95 3.8 V6 base mustang, with a 5 speed. Yesterday I threw two rods. We have now found a long block '96 3.8 liter V6. Will the '96 motor fit into the '95 using the '95's electronics, motor mounts, intake manifold and exhaust system.
Thank you

 

[wmburns]

Putting a 96 V6 into a 95 V6 should be a straight forward swap assuming that all of the electronics of the original car have been retained. Good luck.

 

[69Hagan]

Thank you