Omega_3800
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Location: Wisconsin
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| 3.8L ford, 3.8L gm.. whats the difference? |
 Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:35 pm |
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I was just thinkng to myself that ford uses a 3.8L in the ford mustang. I have a 2000 that I am currently selling. And I currently own a gp with the well known 3.8L. I am trying to figure out are they basically the same? Or is there some big difference? Anyone who knows alot about ford engines feel free to through an answer this way. |
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streetracer
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:56 pm |
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They are two very different motors. The only thing in common is they are 3.8L motors. |
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Omega_3800
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Posts: 44
Location: Wisconsin
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| Re: 3.8L ford, 3.8L gm.. whats the difference? |
| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:45 pm |
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ok, I do know one difference however. I like the gm 3800 more, I think it puts out more performance.  thx for the reply |
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silverimp05
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Joined: 12 Apr 2006
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Location: Naperville, IL
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| Re: 3.8L ford, 3.8L gm.. whats the difference? |
| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:27 pm |
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if memory serves me correctly ford no longer uses pushrods and gm still uses pushrods. Also I believe that ford's distributor is in the front of the engine and gm no longer uses a distributor. Ford Sucks! GM RULES! As far as internals and stroke and bore difference between the engines I have no idea. |
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JasonGS
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Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
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| Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:14 pm |
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FYI, Ford pretty much dissected the GM 3800 and copied it for their T-bird SC. It's not that different, but different enough. |
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