great build, was fun reading it all. always wondered want it would be like.
as for the v8 didn't they go VVTi for the 05+ 4.7/4.6 which is why they stopped making the s/c? I think I read something about 240ish to 280ish hp?
I really wish they woulda done a part-time 4wd for the v8 but pretty...