I've got the 1998. I hate to jinx myself by commenting on it though..but its solid. Pushed my 226 close to 30 mph at 4700 rpm and half tank of gas.
Drinks gas and oil like they're both a cheap commodity, but I hop in, crank her up and never get a complaint. She smokes, she's loud, she drinks, doesnt let me down, and i love her...wait a minute, am I talking about an engine?