The 4.6 liter engines are interchangeable. However, some modifications would have to be made to the pilot bearing and some other components.
Will a 1998 3.8 mustang engine fit in a 2000 Mustang 3.8 engine?
According to the 1998 Ford Mustang Owner Guide : The 4.6 liter V8 engine is rated at ( 260 horsepower at 5250 RPM )
The 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 1998 Ford Mustang is rated at : ( 150 horsepower from the factory )
According to the 1998 Ford Mustang Owner Guide ( 5W-30 ) With engine oil filter change : Both the 3.8 liter V6 engine and the 4.6 liter V8 engine take ( 4.7 liters / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
5 quarts ( 4.7 liters ) with engine oil filter change for the 4.6 liter - SOHC engine in a 1998 Ford Mustang GT
With engine oil filter change ( 5 quarts ) for the 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 1998 Ford Mustang according to the Owner Guide
( 5 ) quarts / 4.7 liters , with engine oil filter change
For a 1998 Ford Mustang , 3.8 liter V6 engine : ( the spark plug gap is .052 to .056 inch ) according to the owners manual * confirm with the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) sticker in the engine compartment *
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It depends on which parts you are trying to interchange. Some are and some aren't - you can cross-reference the part numbers with Ford to be sure.
The 3.8 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Ford Mustang has a timing CHAIN