I have a 96 3.8 v6 ford thunderbird, an I think I threw a rod? Tried putting oil in an it pours out right before the oil pan by the frame were I can't see.

Asked by Brittany An Brand Feb 27, 2015 at 10:51 PM about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Need to know if I can throw a 4.6 in it to
replace the 3.8

2 Answers

15,925

Yes, the two are just about interchangable. You need to make sure to get the ECIU when you make the swap as the computers are different. Also, I am not sure the bell housings are interchangeable.

10

I have a 1996 Ford TBird and I want to make sure what oil to use I was at Walmart and bought some conventional oil so is that good enough to work with motor

Your Answer:

Thunderbird

Looking for a Used Thunderbird in your area?

CarGurus has 35 nationwide Thunderbird listings starting at $15,888.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Larry Sturgis
    Reputation
    3,020
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,080
  • #3
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    1,580
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
29 Great Deals out of 1,060 listings starting at $15,871
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Lexus SC
3 Great Deals out of 17 listings starting at $13,495
Used Chevrolet Camaro
16 Great Deals out of 307 listings starting at $10,500
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Pontiac Firebird
15 listings
Used Ford Taurus
8 Great Deals out of 81 listings starting at $3,995
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
12 Great Deals out of 126 listings starting at $13,995
Used INFINITI I30
1 listing
Used Jaguar XK-Series
11 listings starting at $12,990
Used Jeep Wrangler
145 Great Deals out of 5,071 listings starting at $5,450

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.