98 taurus engine into a 2000 taurus

[black_demon69]

is it possible to put a 3.0l from a 98 taurus into a 2000 taurus?

i think it is but just need to confirm before i buy parts and supplies for the swap..


and yes i know the intake and what not would also have to be swapped...

 

[RonD]

Trick question

1998 was 3rd generation Taurus so would would have a 3.0l OHV Vulcan engine, same as Rangers had.

2000 was 4th generation Taurus, and had TWO 3.0l options
3.0l OHV Vulcan
3.0l DOHC Duratec

These engines are not interchangeable, totally different designs and transmission bolt patterns.

So first you need to ID what engine is in the 2000 Taurus now, if it is a 3.0l OHV Vulcan then yes, the 1998 engine will work.

Taurus engine VIN codes here if needed: http://www.ford-taurus.org/taurusinfo/Engine/VIN8.php

FFV = Flex Fuel Vehicle
FFV and Gas only engines can be swap as long as you swap injectors(intakes), FFV uses larger injectors, needed for the lower powered fuel, FFV computer expects these larger injectors regardless of the fuel used, Non-FFV computer would throw codes on some occasions using FFV injectors

 

[black_demon69]

it is currently vulcan ohv flex fuel; engine out of 98 is vulcan ohv non flex fuel

 

[Andy D]

I used to do stuff like this with bugs. Wiring was a 1/2 dozen push ons and one that needed a screw driver.

 

[RonD]

it is currently vulcan ohv flex fuel; engine out of 98 is vulcan ohv non flex fuel

Then you are good to go if you swap intakes