Hey, thanks for the warm welcome. I've been a member of several other auto forums around the net, and know how frustrating some first-time posters can be. I typically tend to read more than I post when I'm not knowledgable on a vehicle. One thing I forgot to put in my list, that is a huge deal for me. My factory instrument cluster is going to go. I know that Ford tends to wire the vehicles for certain features that may not be there (my truck has power door harness, and no power doors, or a tach signal wire to dash, and no tach.) So with that in mind, I'm going to grab a full cluster from the j/y. The simple Speedo, Fuel, and non-working temp gauge don't cut it with me!
Once again, thanks for the replies. The turbo idea sounds really awesome, but is a little more hardcore than I want. If the 3L-MTX conversion is really that hard from a 4cyl car, then I'll just stick with this drivetrain and do what's possible. Maybe a 75hp shot of giggle juice to help get on the freeway.
