Dont take this the wrong way...
Not taken the wrong way whatsoever. I appreciate your input.
Honestly, I think I'm being more of a worry wart than anything. I don't beat on my truck by any stretch of the imagination. I just read things and it gets my head rolling, and for me, that's not always a good thing.
I initially joined this forum with the intent of getting info toward doing a Procharger install. At this point I've pretty much abandoned that idea and decided to keep my truck N/A and do a few mods for a little more power. Like I've said before, this is my daily driver and camper hauler, not a dragster.
I've ceded to the realization that I'm not going to have a daily driver, camper hauler, street burner... that's a stupid thought, even more stupid as I sit here and see myself type it out.
I guess it's just been too long since I've been down the 1320 and I've got the itch. I've got a 30' x 40' shop going up and should be finished next week. I think I just need to get something to throw a bottle on with some big pills just to get the itch out of my system for a little bit while I collect my thoughts and decide what I really want to do for a "fun ride".
All that said, I think I'm pretty comfy with my 6spd. I've towed the camper across the country and back, done my share of "aggressive on ramp acceleration merging", and I haven't had problem #1 with my truck. It's been a great vehicle. 42k on the odometer and going.
Mostly, I'm just here to learn, and when crap pops in my head, I post it.