[SLOW 97]

The body change was supposed to happen in '04, but I think it's getting pushed back to '05. As far as engine options go there are so many rumors flying around. The engine us modular guys should be pushing Ford to use is the mod 5.0. I believe this engine is the top candidate because it is already being tested in 'Stangs like the FR500's and in Paul Svinicki's Cobra which runs 10's without any power adders. A DOHC 5.4 is rumored for the next gen Snake and there are also a lot of smaller but supercharged engines Ford is messing with. Another possible engine is the 3.9 out of the T-Bird and Lincoln LS. Please Ford, DO NOT put this engine in the Mustang! Everyone complained when the 4.6 was first dropped in back in '96 but I think it actually turned out to be a far better motor then the 5.0. The only thing the pushrod Windsors have on the 4.6 is a bigger aftermarket but that is changing very quickly now.