A | B | C | D | E | ||
| Transmission/Transaxle | 5-Speed Manual T5OD Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic 4R70W Transmission | 5-Speed Manual T45 Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic 4R70W Transmission | 5-Speed Manual T45 Transmission | |
| Effective Final Drive/ Axle Ratio (Std. First) | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.73T, 3.27T | 3.08T, 3.27T | 3.27 |
| Series Availability | Power Teams ( A - B - C -D) | ||||
| Model | Code | Standard | Optional | ||
| Mustang 2-Door Coupe | 63 (BJ) | A | B | ||
| Mustang 2-Door Convertible | 76 (BH) | A | B | ||
| Mustang GT 4.6L 2-Door Coupe | 63 (BJ) | C | D | ||
| Mustang GT 4.6L 2-Door Convertible | 76 (BH) | C | D | ||
| Mustang Cobra 2-Door Coupe | 63 (BJ) | E (1) | N/A | ||
| Mustang Cobra 2-Door Convertible | 76 (BH) | E (1) | N/A |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Type and description (inline, V, angle, flat, location, front, mid, rear, transverse, longitudinal, sohc, dohc, ohv, hemi, wedge, pre-chamber, etc.) | 90 deg. Front, Longitudinal, (OHV) Overhead Valve Engine with Modified Wedge Combustion Chambers | 90 degree V, Front, Longitudinal, Single Overhead Cam (SOHC), Two Valves Per Cylinder | 90 degree V, Front, Longitudinal, Dual Overhead Cams (DOHC) per cylinder head, Four valves per cylinder | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Ford Motor Company | Ford Motor Company | |
| No. of Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 | |
| Bore | 96.8 (3.8) | 90.2 (3.6) | 90.2 (3.6) | |
| Stroke | 86.0 (3.4) | 90.0 (3.6) | 90.0 (3.6) | |
| Bore Spacing (C/L to C/L) | 106.5 | 100.0 (3.9) | 100 (3.9) | |
| Cylinder block material & mass kg (lbs.) (machined) | Cast Iron, 54.5 (120) | Cast Iron, 69.9 (154.0) | Aluminum Alloy, 38.6 (85.0) | |
| Cylinder block deck height | 234.5 (9.2) | 277.0 (8.9) | 277.0 (8.9) | |
| Cylinder block length | 411 (16.2) | 500.5 (19.7) | 500.5 (19.7) | |
| Deck Clearance (minimum) (above or below block) | 0.25 (0.01) Above | .343 (.014) Below | 0.035 (0.00138) Below | |
| Cylinder head material & mass kg (lbs) | Aluminum, 8.1 (17.8) | Aluminum, 15.0 (33.0) | Aluminum Alloy, 17.5 (38.5) | |
| Cylinder head volume cm cubed (inches cubed) | 66.3 (4.04) | 50.3 (3.07) | 53.5 (3.26) | |
| Cylinder liner material | N/A | N/A | Cast Iron | |
| Head gasket thickness (compressed) | 1.13 - 1.19 (0.044 - 0.047) | 0.89 (0.035) | 1.0 (0.039) | |
| Minimum combustion chamber total volume cm cubed (inches cubed) | 64.3 (3.9) | 65.4 (3.99) | 63.0 (3.8) | |
| Cyl. no. system (front to rear) L. Bank | 4, 5, 6 | 5, 6, 7, 8 | 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
| Cyl. no. system (front to rear) R. Bank | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1,2,3,4 | |
| Firing Order | 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6 | 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8 | 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8 | |
| Intake manifold material & mass kg (lbs)** | Aluminum, 5.91 (13.02) | Composite, 10.0 (4.5) | Aluminum Alloy, 9.3 (20.5) | |
| Exhaust manifold material & mass kg (lbs)** | ASTM - A268 4.5 (9.9) Grade TP439 | Cast Iron Nodular, 9.5 (20.9) 49 States; 6.8 (15.0) Calif. | Nodular Iron/Sil-Moly; 3.4 (7.5) - LH; 3.2 (7.1)-RH | |
| Knock Sensor (number & location) | None | No | Two, Cylinder Block Valley | |
| Fuel Required (unleaded, diesel, etc.) | Unleaded | Unleaded | Unleaded | |
| Fuel antiknock index (R + M)/2 | 87 Minimum | 87 Minimum Octane (Premium Recommended for Cobra) | 91 Minimum | |
| Engine mount - Quantity | Three (2 engine, 1 Transmission) | Three (2 engine, 1 Transmission) | Three (2 engine, 1 Transmission) | |
| Engine mount -Material & Type (elastomeric, hydroelastic, hydraulic damper, etc.) | Engine Mounts - Elastomeric Clamshell, Transmission Mount - Shear Mount | Engine Mounts - Elastomeric Clamshell, Transmission Mount - Shear Mount | Engine Mounts - Elastomeric Clamshell, Transmission Mount - Shear Mount | |
| Engine mount - Added isolation (sub-frame, crossmember, etc.) | None | None | None | |
| Total dressed engine mass (wt) dry *** | 170.3 (375.5) | 240 (529) Man. Trans.; 223 (492) Auto. Trans. | 243 (535) | |
| ** Finished state. |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Material & Mass, g (weight, lbs.) - Piston Only | Aluminum Alloy, 354 (12.5) | Hypereutic Aluminum Alloy, 356 (12.6) | Aluminum Alloy, 354 (12.5) |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Location | In Block | In Cylinder Head | In cylinder heads | |
| Material & mass kg (weight, lbs) | SAE 1050 / 1053 Steel Bar Stock and 3.76 (8.3) | Tubular Steel, 2.54 (5.6) Each; 5.1 (11.2) Total per Engine | Tubular Steel, 2.4 (5.2) Each; 9.4 (20.8) Total per Engine | |
| Drive type - Chain/Belt | Chain (silent) | Chain, Inverted Tooth | Chains | |
| Drive Type - Width/pitch | 14.91-13.63 (0.587-0.537) / 9.525 (0.375) | 13.0 (0.51) / 9.5 (0.37) | Primary 13.3 (0.52) / 9.5 (0.37); Secondary 13.8 (0.54) / 9.5 (0.37) |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) w/ GT | 4.6L (DOHC) w/ COBRA | ||
| Hydraulic Lifters (std., opt., n.a.) | Standard with roller tappets | Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (w/ roller follower) | Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (w/ roller follower) | |
| Valves - Number intake/exhaust | 6 / 6 | 8 / 8 | 16 / 16 | |
| Valves - Head O.D. intake/exhaust | 45 (1.77) / 37 (1.46) | 44.5 (1.75) / 34 (1.34) | 37 (1.46) / 30 (1.18) |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) w/ GT | 4.6L (DOHC) w/ COBRA | ||
| Material & Mass kg. (weight, lbs) * | Powered Metal, 0.625 - 0.637 (1.37 - 1.40) | Powered Metal Forging, 0.58 (1.28) | Powered Metal Forging, 0.58 (1.28) | |
| Length (axes C/L to C/L) | 154.66 - 154.74 (6.08 - 6.09) | 150.7 (5.93) | 150.7 (5.93) |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) w/ GT | 4.6L (DOHC) w/ COBRA | ||
| Material & mass kg. (weight, lbs)* | Nodular Cast Iron and 14.06 (31) | Nodular Cast Iron, 19.6 (43.3) | Forged Steel, 23.0 (50.0) | |
| End thrust taken by bearing (no.) | #3 | #5 | #5 | |
| Length & number of bearings | 4 | 19 (0.75), 5 | 19 (0.75), 5 | |
| Seal - Front (material, one, two piece design, etc.) | Flourocarbon, One piece | Flouroelastomer, One piece | Silicon, One piece | |
| Seal -Rear (material, one, two piece design, etc.) | Flourocarbon, Dual lip | Flouroelastomer, One piece | Silicon, One piece w/ slinger |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) w/ GT | 4.6L (DOHC) w/ COBRA | ||
| Normal oil pressure kPa (psi) @ engine rpm | 276 - 414 (40 - 60) @ 2000 RPM | 276 - 414 (40 -60) @ 2000 RPM | 210 - 350 (30 - 50) @ 2000 RPM | |
| Type oil intake (floating, stationary) | Stationary shrouded screen in sump | Stationary shrouded screen in sump | Stationary shrouded screen in sump | |
| Oil filter system (full flow, part, other) | Full Flow | Full Flow | Full Flow | |
| Capacity of c/case, less filter-refill-L (qt) | 4.5 (4.8) less 0.5 (0.5) for filter | 5.7 (6.0) less 0.47 (0.5) for filter | 5.7 (6.0) less 0.47 (0.5) for filter |
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