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

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Larry answered 9 years ago

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.

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Bruce answered 5 years ago

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

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