Well I did it, after a long conversation with mark at TST (great guy) I went and got the 01 24v HO, 6spd. He told me that there was nothing to be afraid of in this truck, and that the majority of bugs are worked out other than possibly the fuel pump. He has one himself and has had no problems with it and made the point that it is very easy to get plenty of hp out of this truck with minimal work (some $$ of course) for what I want to do (tow fifth wheel). There is one hitch, the 12v is still in the driveway(I told wife I was trading it)..... I am now going home from my shop, in hopes that I still am married. Thanks for all the responses guys, I am sure I will have questions about this new truck soon.
SteveOo.
SteveOo.