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Can you replace a 3.8 V6 Flex Fuel engine on a 2001 Ford Taurus with a 3.1 V6?
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∙ 15y ago
NO. at least not in a cost effective manner. while engine swaps CAN be done... all components associated with EVERYTHING must be changed too. ie computer, transmission. wiring, all under hood accessories.... therefore... not worth doing.
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