engine upgrade concerns

okay, i have the 3.8 with a blown (but temporarily sealed) head gasket - big surprize, eh?

Anyhow, I obviously want to get rid of my 3.8 and go with a V8. From what I've read in these forums over the past couple of years, I think I'm going with the 4.6L.

I'm now wondering what to upgrade first, since I don't think I'll have the cash to do them all at once. I mainly need to know which combination will work, while still allowing me to drive my car as often as possible.

I also need to get new shocks/struts asap, so:

1. would it be bad to put the 4.6L shocks/struts on a car with a 3.8L in it? I just don't want to have to put new shocks/struts for a 3.8 on, then have to turn around and do it again when I swap engines in the near future.

2. Is there a dual exhaust that will work for both a 3.8L and a 4.6L so I can add this first?

3. Will my current tranny work with a 4.6L? (probably a dumb question - but I had to ask!)

Thanks in advance!

Check out my post in the "motor swap" thread twards the middle of the page.

Check out my post in the "motor swap" thread twards the middle of the page.

Actually, I did see that thread before - I was just trying to get out of buying 3.8L shocks/struts if I'll have to replace them in the near future with the 4.6L ones. Oh well, I'm driving from Augusta, Ga to Los Angeles tomorrow, and I really need the new shocks/struts - so I guess I'll just buy the 3.8L ones for now. I also saw the advice to just buy a 4.6L Bird instead, but I'm too attached to my Bird to do that (too much blood, sweat and tears in it - literally).

Anyhow, thanks for the response! :shakehead

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