[Mercury]

In order to meet emissions standards now a days it seems that you almost have to add a blower to make power. Plus alot of states and counties now adays are having Emmision testing as part of the inspection proccess. And not to many people have friends that can help out with passing a vehicle that cant pass the sniffer test.

You can build some good power out of the 4.6 with the aftermarket thats available with out the aid of Turbo's or SuperChargers. With the few Cams, intakes, and worked over PI heads (And now aftermarket Cobra heads) selection there is, you can have yourself a powerfull 4.6. While its not exactly cheap, give it time.

I know I'm going to burn for this, but I'm looking for a set of cams for my 4.6, and I dont give much of a damn about emissions. On a side note, I've had people yell and scream at me while riding in my old stang, calling me Tree Killer, Destroyer of Mother Nature, Earth Killer, all kinds of nice things. I just give them the bird and go on my marrie Tree killing, mothernature slaying, Global warming, self.

As for "Having to use a superCharger", its the easiest, sure fire way to build power and still maintain realiablitly, driveability, and consistancy. And with the way the general public is now..Even so much as a Hic-up from a car will have them screaming all kinds of Warranty fixes, Lemon law quotes, and Lawsuits.

Although I personnaly would like to see the 5.4 offered on a regular bassis, or the 4 cam 4.6. But I'm happy with my 2 Valve 4.6.

I'm with unit on this one, I think the Cobra Special will own the standard vette in performance.

And yes, the Z06's do go for an ungodly price around here.