Yeah im not takin my engine out of the 2003 thats just dumb lol. Umm im most likely going to buy a crate 5.0L engine...id mainly just like to drop it in...i dont have alot of experience, ive done header swaps/exhaust/intakes/alternators/pulley kits on other cars...but nothing major like this so ill be getting some other people i know to help...right now im just in the research mode...the engine is the last thing im going to be doing to make its final move to my 100% show winner (i hope). I had the stock v6 3.8 replaced christmas of 2003 and it hasnt moved much since then....so its got like 2,500miles on a new complete engine. the other guys have the full tool kit the standing tool desk a shit load of drawers they got it all they do alot of stuff so im sure its all there...

I really want the 5.0 because i want to have the 5.0 emblem kit but id prob buy the engine new....and then install it and over time dress it up, add some add-ons. But what im looking for is like i know the transmission needs to be replaced cuz it wont be able to handle the v8 and itll prob just snap it....but what else is needed to be replaced?

Also September 2008 is just a personal goal....id like to start competing in shows prior...but it will mostly be visual/audio with the stock engine till its done.

All in all would it be smarter to keep the V6 - dress that up - add like a procharger with an intercooler? it would def be alot easier...but still....its not a 5.0 but i guess i could just buy one, unless i can get it on TLC's OverHaulin' HAHA and believe me im trying....