Tell 1998 P38 4.6 or 4.0 which one do you recommend?
Discussion
LuvCars said:
Finally I have decided to get one P38 but which engine 4.0 or 4.6?
I'd buy on condition tbh. Most 4.6's under performed (there was outcry and recall in the US over it, although I think it was ignored for the UK market). So there isn't such a big performance difference between the two engines as it might appear on paper.The 4.0 can be had with a manual if you want (better performance and economy) while all 4.6's are auto's.
Most 4.6's are high spec, while many 4.0's are low spec, so if you are expecting rear wheel traction control and all the goodies, make sure it has them.
In either case, if fuel is an issue or you are going to tippy toe about and never use the V8 properly, you'll be better off with a diesel.
Agree with condition. I've had both, if anything the 4.0 was ever so slightly smoother. The difference in power didn't seem great.
I would be tempted to sit a while and seek out a car which has had a replacement block or hell, find one with a duff engine for pennies and get the block rebuilt with lipped liners. Depends whether you want a long term keeper or a bangernomics run it 'til it pops job.
I would be tempted to sit a while and seek out a car which has had a replacement block or hell, find one with a duff engine for pennies and get the block rebuilt with lipped liners. Depends whether you want a long term keeper or a bangernomics run it 'til it pops job.
300bhp/ton said:
I'd buy on condition tbh. Most 4.6's under performed (there was outcry and recall in the US over it, although I think it was ignored for the UK market). So there isn't such a big performance difference between the two engines as it might appear on paper.
The 4.0 can be had with a manual if you want (better performance and economy) while all 4.6's are auto's.
Most 4.6's are high spec, while many 4.0's are low spec, so if you are expecting rear wheel traction control and all the goodies, make sure it has them.
In either case, if fuel is an issue or you are going to tippy toe about and never use the V8 properly, you'll be better off with a diesel.
IIRC Callaway was drafted in to assess the US market 4.6The 4.0 can be had with a manual if you want (better performance and economy) while all 4.6's are auto's.
Most 4.6's are high spec, while many 4.0's are low spec, so if you are expecting rear wheel traction control and all the goodies, make sure it has them.
In either case, if fuel is an issue or you are going to tippy toe about and never use the V8 properly, you'll be better off with a diesel.
Buy on condition as everyone else has said. I would also buy a later Thor (Bosch) one rather then and earlier GEMS (Lucas) one. IIRC 98 was the year they changed over. Its more likely to be only a money pit instead of a money black hole. I would also recommend buying one where the BeCM and air suspension will work faultlessly in your ownership but that's a tad more difficult.
Edited by plasticpig on Friday 5th October 13:33
300bhp/ton said:
LuvCars said:
Finally I have decided to get one P38 but which engine 4.0 or 4.6?
I'd buy on condition tbh. Most 4.6's under performed (there was outcry and recall in the US over it, although I think it was ignored for the UK market). So there isn't such a big performance difference between the two engines as it might appear on paper.The 4.0 can be had with a manual if you want (better performance and economy) while all 4.6's are auto's.
Most 4.6's are high spec, while many 4.0's are low spec, so if you are expecting rear wheel traction control and all the goodies, make sure it has them.
In either case, if fuel is an issue or you are going to tippy toe about and never use the V8 properly, you'll be better off with a diesel.
Many thanks.
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