Welcome to the site Ryan. When you get ready for some mods just start a new thread on what you want to do and you'll get plenty of links and opinions that you can make your own decision. That being said IMO your first money should be spent on an air intake. You have options there ranging from...
$200 is the going average. Here's one on ebay @$25 right now, but will probably end around $200
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-AIC-Auxiliary-Idle-Control-7-3-Diesel-Turbo-Stroke_W0QQitemZ180011017984QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33595QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Welcome to the site. Hang on to your 2000 it's a great truck with loads of potential. Our sponsors have as good of prices as anyone out there, and they help keep this site here.
How much power do you want? You can have more power than a new one and no emissions for less than a new one:cool...
After 7-10 years, can't remember, of Ryobi, I just bought an Echo Edger, and an Echo line trimmer, two seperate units. They were about $480 out the door I think. I've only had them since the start of this season but I very pleased so far.
Nice job Chris!:thumbs What kind of car is that? I don't see those much around here. Maybe a late model with an actual latemodel nose on it, rather than what they run around here. What kind of motor are you running? It looks to have a shorter wheel base and smaller tires than what I'm used to...