Hello everyone... I have a 97 LX 3.8 with a blown head gasket...
Anyhow, I am considering replacing the engine and wanted to know a few things...
First off... I have about 3000-4000 $ to spend on this circumstance...
(1) What would it take for me to put in a mustang v6 engine, and is that a good idea? Do i need to replace the computer and tranny for this to work properly?
(2) Where can I get a good deal on a prebuilt turnkey engine? Even if it's the stock replacement.
(3) The tranny needs to be worked on as well, so I was considering a rebuild including the jerry modification + a tranny cooler, can i afford this with the engine cost? (not really sure what it will cost to do the engine work)
Ultimately, I have 4 grand or so to play with, and I have a Tbird with a blown head gasket (only real major problem) -- please help, all suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
~Doug
PS = 1997 Thunderbird 3.8L n/a v6
THANKS AGAIN! =)
Anyhow, I am considering replacing the engine and wanted to know a few things...
First off... I have about 3000-4000 $ to spend on this circumstance...
(1) What would it take for me to put in a mustang v6 engine, and is that a good idea? Do i need to replace the computer and tranny for this to work properly?
(2) Where can I get a good deal on a prebuilt turnkey engine? Even if it's the stock replacement.
(3) The tranny needs to be worked on as well, so I was considering a rebuild including the jerry modification + a tranny cooler, can i afford this with the engine cost? (not really sure what it will cost to do the engine work)
Ultimately, I have 4 grand or so to play with, and I have a Tbird with a blown head gasket (only real major problem) -- please help, all suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
~Doug
PS = 1997 Thunderbird 3.8L n/a v6
THANKS AGAIN! =)