I was at the Ford dealer the other day getting my brakes checked, so to kill time I wandered back to the parts dept to ask about a V8 swap. I know this dealer has done it before. I told the guy my V6 is almost at 100,000; if it goes I want to replace it with a 4.6, and what would be involved in that. The guy acted like I kicked him in the private area. He starts rattling off all the stuff I would need to replace: motor mounts, exhaust, transmission, pollution controls, gearing, electronics, etc. He says even with a remanufactured V8 it would be way too much $$$ to be worthwhile. Basically told me I would be better off selling the V6 and buying a V8 car. Is he right, or just not wanting to do the work? Has anyone actually been through an engine swap? Maybe it could be done much cheaper at another place, not a Ford dealer? If the whole process of buying the engine and parts and having it installed would be over 5 or 6 thousand $, then forget it. Any thoughts?