I didn't put down the "ideal engine", just years. And your right on the 97.. typo. Didn't know the 00's wer ea biznitch to work with. I know that it seems MOST 3L guys choose the 01 model year fromthe escape/taurus.

3L jag and LS V6 can work out... with LOTS AND LOTS ofmoney... as I posted.

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