RE-engine swap

The 3.8 in my mustang is pretty much shot, its still rebuildable but I don't
know if it's worth it. I was offered a good deal on a 5.0 out of a 1990
Lincoln (runs decent less than 100,000 miles) would this be a better engine,
or should I just rebuild the one I have and be done with it?

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Xaphan via CarKB.com wrote:
> The 3.8 in my mustang is pretty much shot, its still rebuildable but I don't
> know if it's worth it. I was offered a good deal on a 5.0 out of a 1990
> Lincoln (runs decent less than 100,000 miles) would this be a better engine,
> or should I just rebuild the one I have and be done with it?

Changing from a V-6 to a V-8 isn't a simple swap. The wiring and
computer will need to be replaced, as well as, springs, fuel supply etc.
This is further complicated if your Mustang is a 1996 model or newer.
Those cars are configured to take the 4.6L engine so to put a 5.0L
block in it would require changes to the motor mounts etc. My advice is
to rebuild the V-6 and if you have to have a V-8 then sell your current
car and buy a GT.