3.8 Carb?

Mr. Tarkanian · 05-01-2012, 11:39 AM

Anybody ever run a 3.8 with a carburetor? Looks like a perfect candidate for a 4x4 build: Simple to build and maintain, more power than the 2.8, lighter and smaller than a 302, and it bolts to a full size transmission.

Pipe dream or logical choice?

martin · 05-01-2012, 01:38 PM

I seriously thought about it a while back but their reputation for blowing head gaskets and cracking heads put me off.

Psychopete · 05-24-2012, 04:01 PM

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05-01-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
Mr. Tarkanian New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	3.8 Carb? Anybody ever run a 3.8 with a carburetor? Looks like a perfect candidate for a 4x4 build: Simple to build and maintain, more power than the 2.8, lighter and smaller than a 302, and it bolts to a full size transmission. Pipe dream or logical choice?
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05-01-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
martin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Bruno, Quebec Year: 1984 1991 Make: ford Model: b2 explorer Posts: 2,780 Rep Power: 20 iTrader: (0)	I seriously thought about it a while back but their reputation for blowing head gaskets and cracking heads put me off.
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05-24-2012, 04:01 PM	#3
Psychopete Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: NONE Class: 2WD Used For: Working on Posts: 3,204 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (5)	Run super charged EFI
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