i have not driven a 3.0 sdl. the 3.5 is a torque monster. very nice to drive. not much need to ever down shift unless in a near emergency. but the tranny is so sweet a downshift is perfect too!

i did have a 300e 2.6. i bet a 3.0 sdl is kindof like that. wind it out and it is fine. not wound up though it was a wet rag! limp. pokey!

but if i had a 3.5 with a bad motor i would get a 3.0 block and rebuild it as a 3.0 with out a backward look.

the 3.5 is just a little too much excitement for an old man like me.....wondering when the rods might bend.

i loved driving mine though.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.