DFrank,

I went the same route you went. Almost:

I had the factory CD/amp combo and decided to switch out the ford spkrs for some pioneers. Then I did the deck, and just recently the Sub.

Changing the deck from a ford HU to an aftermarket HU will be the most noticeable difference, but if you're going from tape to CD, and changing the spkrs, you won't be too badly off. Just consider an aftermarket HU. Besides, you can probably get some decent coin on the used Ford HU on Ebay.

Brian

98 Mystique LS ATX - Satin Green on Grey Fog w/parks - Silverstars low and high JVC MP3 w/ 12 Disc changer (glove box) Pioneer TS-A6865 doors - Boston Generator 12" sub