You can always send him my way, Smoker, I'll have my shop open soon. An EZ Edge will get him about 40-60 extra HP, without having to worry about the clutch. Cheapest possible option for extra power. In my 2001, I ran a PowerEdge, the old version, similar to a PE Comp, for a year without needing a new clutch, it was advertised to add 120 HP. Once the DD3 injectors went in, my clutch was toast.
Gauges are a good idea, whether the truck is stock or not.