derek_o

Want to rebuild one well I am still driving mine.

94STANGR

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Ever thought of swapping to a splitport motor? I have a extra 2000 3.8 with about 50,000kms with a tranny laying around.

derek_o

That would require a lot more then a basic swap would it not? Computers and wiring and such?

dohp

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if you end up not going with a newer motor... what about just doing the splitport intake that quite a few ppl have done, that's the best bang for your buck upgrade from non split port -> splitport, easy to do when the motor isn't needed in your car either, there's lots of info out there for the swap, and a couple guys on the baord have done it

derek_o

Well mine has a little play in one of the pistons (wrist pin is worn small for the whole) and therefore has a tick. So I basiaclly wanted a short block that I could rebuild and then use the other stuff from my engine. I really have no idea about split ports and such, anybody want to give me a link or shoot me an email on it. What I would need, how to do it...etc. It's not really about getting power from the engine, just having one that I feel comfortable with. Although if Splitport truly gives you a lot of bang for the buck and isn't that hard then it's worth looking into. Thanks

archer379

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there is a far bit of power in a split port in a 99 and up if you have it apart its worth doing the swap. i don't know a lot about it but if you try the mustang v6 sites they can help you out from what i do know is the hardest part is the fuel system yu need to have a return line or something.
I don't know how much you want to rebuild but i have a 99 with 150,000 km on it the back 2 pistons one on the left one on the right rattle in the cylinder have pretty much the hole motor heads fuel rail

94STANGR

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Its not that hard if you are mechanically handy. If you are seriously interested in doing it PM me.

Heres a list of the stuff you need.

List for 99+ split port swap.

99+ mustang v6 heads
99+ v6 mustang lower intake
99+ mustang v6 upper intake
99+ mustang EGR tube and valve ( YOU CAN DELETE THE EGR if you want to )
TPS sensor for TB (1-CX-1488 from Ford) if not already on TB
99+ TB
Modified fuel rail that has a universal fuel pressure regulator, and a return line. (windstar fuel rails)
Accelerator Bracket (F4SZ-9728-B) if not already included on upper intake --
Throttle cable from 99+ mustang v6
99+ mustang v6 coil pack and wires
99+ mustang CAI kit
99+ mustang cooling hoses
94 headers
Will have to wire IAC to old wiring. Lengthen wiring to a few injectors..
rad fluid, oil, filter, new spark plugs
WELD IMRC (If your motor/heads has this I think its the 01 and up not completely sure though)

If you want to change your hood to a higher height you can even put a windstar upper intake on it which flows way better than the mustang upper.

archer379

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what year of windstar would you need these parts of off