As the 3.8 turns

[hypnoticzzz2003]

1. black smoke coming out the tail pipe
2. rough idle at start
3. no throttle response
4. lights dim when ac on heat on radio turned up loud
I changed the carb 3 times already. Still no improvement had it tuned professionally. could it be
1. head problems
2. cam flattened out
3. crappy carb "motorcraft carb"
4. gas tank has a hell of alot of trash
5. fuel deliver problems
I need some help

 

[ZIPP0]

You like numbering things!

 

[hypnoticzzz2003]

Seen people do it before thought I would try it???

 

[hypnoticzzz2003]

is anyone here alive??

 

[DcDisturbed947]

don't quote me on this cause I'm not an expert but wouldn't a few of those be the cause of a problem with the battery?

 

[ryanrule]

carb?

 

[Jaice]

The dimming lights could be your battery.

When did you last change your oil?

What year is you car, by your info, you probably have an 1986 or below.

 

[hypnoticzzz2003]

1983

 

[JOSTANG75]

Some of those problems mght be with your alternator.

 

[Jaice]

Probably your Alternater, are you using a audio system that you put in, it could be too powerful and drawing too much power. Especally if you have a Sub or Amp.

 

[hypnoticzzz2003]

No Subs Or Amps Just A Alpine Head Unit

 

[AP1995V6]

Alternator, battery, and sounds like you have some kind of oil leak giving you the black smoke.

 

[00StangV6Coupe]

3. no throttle response

You have an 83... what do you expect? Your car is 20 years old... how many miles are on it?

 

[hypnoticzzz2003]

lol only 85,000 original miles yea I think I need to use that 3.8 for a boat anchor and slip a 302 in her

 

[00StangV6Coupe]

lol only 85,000 original miles yea I think I need to use that 3.8 for a boat anchor and slip a 302 in her

That doesn't sound like a bad idea. Any idea how many hp your engine was originally rated at?

 

[yellow5.0cobra]

I';ll buy your car for $1k. Deal?

JK

I vote on dropping a 460 in her.