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07-06-2009, 10:42 PM
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3.8L v6 what is the difference between the 2002 camaro v6 and the 02 mustang v6?
My v6 pulls good up til around 98. I am assuming it is a limiter and am working on that. I went online to find a few things to help it open up some but everytime I google it comes up Mustang bs
are there any significant differences?
(For anyone who cares: the supercharger idea is gone. I am just gonna replace exhaust, get rid of the limiter and make a few modifications to get the most outta what I got. Me and dad are going in on a project car to have some fun with.)
My v6 pulls good up til around 98. I am assuming it is a limiter and am working on that. I went online to find a few things to help it open up some but everytime I google it comes up Mustang bs
are there any significant differences?
(For anyone who cares: the supercharger idea is gone. I am just gonna replace exhaust, get rid of the limiter and make a few modifications to get the most outta what I got. Me and dad are going in on a project car to have some fun with.)
07-07-2009, 12:47 PM
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fbodyrs96: Thanks for the links
lemons12: the v6 is the engine for those poor suckers who cannot afford or are not lucky enough to have\find an LS engine
I know they are the subject of myth but they are very real.
Sadly this mythical monstrosity is occupying my engine bay and until I can find some excess cash I cannot chase it away
lemons12: the v6 is the engine for those poor suckers who cannot afford or are not lucky enough to have\find an LS engine
I know they are the subject of myth but they are very real.
Sadly this mythical monstrosity is occupying my engine bay and until I can find some excess cash I cannot chase it away
07-07-2009, 09:11 PM
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fbodyrs96: Thanks for the links
lemons12: the v6 is the engine for those poor suckers who cannot afford or are not lucky enough to have\find an LS engine
I know they are the subject of myth but they are very real.
Sadly this mythical monstrosity is occupying my engine bay and until I can find some excess cash I cannot chase it away
lemons12: the v6 is the engine for those poor suckers who cannot afford or are not lucky enough to have\find an LS engine
I know they are the subject of myth but they are very real.
Sadly this mythical monstrosity is occupying my engine bay and until I can find some excess cash I cannot chase it away
man, prices are coming down though.. check my threads.. i just sold mine for 5100..
you can pick them up all day long for 4500.. just have to be patient to find a good one..
besides, they get just as good gas mileage, if not better...
07-09-2009, 02:59 PM
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dont let anybody tell you v6 3.8 camaros suck. ya i do agree the LS1 is just straight up a bad *** motor and there is no comparing a V6 to an LS1 but i bought a 97 V6 camaro with some mods for a $1000. i pull LT1s with bolt on's and mustang GTs with bolt on's all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
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dont let anybody tell you v6 3.8 camaros suck. ya i do agree the LS1 is just straight up a bad *** motor and there is no comparing a V6 to an LS1 but i bought a 97 V6 camaro with some mods for a $1000. i pull LT1s with bolt on's and mustang GTs with bolt on's all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
07-09-2009, 04:40 PM
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dont let anybody tell you v6 3.8 camaros suck. ya i do agree the LS1 is just straight up a bad *** motor and there is no comparing a V6 to an LS1 but i bought a 97 V6 camaro with some mods for a $1000. i pull LT1s with bolt on's and mustang GTs with bolt on's all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
07-09-2009, 11:25 PM
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what is the difference between the 2002 camaro v6 and the 02 mustang v6?
My v6 pulls good up til around 98. I am assuming it is a limiter and am working on that. I went online to find a few things to help it open up some but everytime I google it comes up Mustang bs
are there any significant differences?
(For anyone who cares: the supercharger idea is gone. I am just gonna replace exhaust, get rid of the limiter and make a few modifications to get the most outta what I got. Me and dad are going in on a project car to have some fun with.)
My v6 pulls good up til around 98. I am assuming it is a limiter and am working on that. I went online to find a few things to help it open up some but everytime I google it comes up Mustang bs
are there any significant differences?
(For anyone who cares: the supercharger idea is gone. I am just gonna replace exhaust, get rid of the limiter and make a few modifications to get the most outta what I got. Me and dad are going in on a project car to have some fun with.)
The 94-98 Mustang Where **** for power only 150hp and are dirt slow bone stock. The later 99-03 V6's had 190hp(Which is very questionable in my opinion) and that put them right up there with the 3.8 Camaro's. They had better aftermarket support than the Camaro's ever did V6 wise.
Is the V6 Mustang a better overall car? I don't know because I'am considering on buying on myself to go with my Camaro, I looked into a V6 Mustang before of that year and it was a cool machine for the dollar but id still rather drive my 96 RS. If your a die hard Mustang guy and can't get a GT then get a 3.8, there's plenty of them around and in good condition. Id rather drive a V6 Mustang than a Honda civic for fun anyday.
Performance wise the Camaro is still a far better car in my opinion.
07-28-2009, 03:07 PM
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dont let anybody tell you v6 3.8 camaros suck. ya i do agree the LS1 is just straight up a bad *** motor and there is no comparing a V6 to an LS1 but i bought a 97 V6 camaro with some mods for a $1000. i pull LT1s with bolt on's and mustang GTs with bolt on's all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggPVoZbkb3c
07-28-2009, 03:11 PM
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Not quite a 2002 V6 Camaro and a 2002 V6 Mustang but I've got a V6 Camaro and i had a friend who had a 3.8 Mustang 98, he had bolt on's, gears and such while I am completely bone stock and I still beat him by a fender, dispite my car needed coolant badly and his car was running flawless.
The 94-98 Mustang Where **** for power only 150hp and are dirt slow bone stock. The later 99-03 V6's had 190hp(Which is very questionable in my opinion) and that put them right up there with the 3.8 Camaro's. They had better aftermarket support than the Camaro's ever did V6 wise.
Is the V6 Mustang a better overall car? I don't know because I'am considering on buying on myself to go with my Camaro, I looked into a V6 Mustang before of that year and it was a cool machine for the dollar but id still rather drive my 96 RS. If your a die hard Mustang guy and can't get a GT then get a 3.8, there's plenty of them around and in good condition. Id rather drive a V6 Mustang than a Honda civic for fun anyday.
Performance wise the Camaro is still a far better car in my opinion.
The 94-98 Mustang Where **** for power only 150hp and are dirt slow bone stock. The later 99-03 V6's had 190hp(Which is very questionable in my opinion) and that put them right up there with the 3.8 Camaro's. They had better aftermarket support than the Camaro's ever did V6 wise.
Is the V6 Mustang a better overall car? I don't know because I'am considering on buying on myself to go with my Camaro, I looked into a V6 Mustang before of that year and it was a cool machine for the dollar but id still rather drive my 96 RS. If your a die hard Mustang guy and can't get a GT then get a 3.8, there's plenty of them around and in good condition. Id rather drive a V6 Mustang than a Honda civic for fun anyday.
Performance wise the Camaro is still a far better car in my opinion.
07-28-2009, 06:27 PM
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I think the Camaro is a superior car as well. What I wanted to know is this: if there are no significant differences in the engine then a Mustang v6 bolt on should work for the Camaro. That way I won't have to spend days looking for specific camaro upgrades if the mustang upgrades (which are everywhere) would work.
will lt1 parts fit an ls1?
and those are even the same make/model.. just different years..
08-02-2009, 11:00 PM
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I think the Camaro is a superior car as well. What I wanted to know is this: if there are no significant differences in the engine then a Mustang v6 bolt on should work for the Camaro. That way I won't have to spend days looking for specific camaro upgrades if the mustang upgrades (which are everywhere) would work.
wow... you have got to be kidding.
08-02-2009, 11:04 PM
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I think the Camaro is a superior car as well. What I wanted to know is this: if there are no significant differences in the engine then a Mustang v6 bolt on should work for the Camaro. That way I won't have to spend days looking for specific camaro upgrades if the mustang upgrades (which are everywhere) would work.
Sadly Mustang parts just won't work on V6 Camaro engines
Not even the Supercharger out of the GTP can fit. I wish that was the case id have a saleen supercharger right now 
Just because they are both 3.8 V6's doesn't mean all the Mustang Parts will work on a Camaro.Its possible with a ton of machining work though and that can cost thousands of dollars to the point where you could have bought a V8 with bolt on's. Its just better to get a simple nitrious and gears kit if you wanna go fast.
You'd better hope he's not modified though.Donno what it would take for a V6 to pull on an LT1 but i'm guessing its quite a bit especially a modified one as stated in the video.
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