i have a 2000 gt with 55000 miles on it and i got a bad rod knock. i talked to some guy and he said it was the year of the engine of the modular v8 and thats why they discontiued them. The point is from what i understand its a lot of work to fix the problem because u have to pull out the crank and stuff, and i was told its almost easier to put a new engine in it. not sure what to do????? Please help... thanks