3.8 vs 5.0

[88ranger2.3]

Are the 3.8 V6 and 5.0 bellhousing patterns the same and bellhousings then interchangeable?

If so could a person run a C5 automatic with lockup torque convertor behind a v8? Just use the 3.8 parts?

Just curious about how they were put together. Thought this would be the right venue for this particular question.

 

[buell-eyed-devil]

bell housings are different but a v-8 c4 bellhousing will bolt up to a c5. Main difference is the pan and valve body. Dont know about the converter but c4 converters shouldnt be hard to find.

 

[bobbywalter]

rwd 3.8 are same as 5.0. c5 will work too.

 

[Psychopete]

Running a '90 3.8L T-Bird S/C AOD behind my 5.0L currently..

 

[Mac]

I think it's still true for those looking for a two wheel trans replacement for the Explorer 4x4 trans, they use the 4R70W out of the 3.8.
Dave

 

[fordmike1]

bell housings are differentQUOTE]

Strike one.

They are the same.

 

[buell-eyed-devil]

Good info. I figured they were different