04 coupe v6 question

Discussion in 'V6 Talk' started by sixtyfive, Feb 24, 2004.

  1. sixtyfive New Member

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    looking into buying one and on the ford site vehicle locator some say for engine 3.8L EFI and some say 3.8L EFI OHV , he said one seemed faster and i diddnt think ford made 2 different 3.8L for mustangs

    Anyone know it the engine marking is glitch on ford site or are they different engines?
  2. '66 coupe Founding Member

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    It's the same engine. All the 3.8's have overhead valves. This is also known as a pushrod motor. Basically one of those sources is just including OHV to make it sound more appealing, but that's kinda like saying the car also comes standard with brakes and a steering wheel.
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    yes i know what a pushrod engine is :)
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    Then why ask?
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    wasnt asking what a pushrod engine was , was asking if there was a difference in the engines with the difference of the markings.
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