Hey Bound4Dirt PM me, I can answer most of your questions. I have had the Banks Six Gun, The Edge Evolution and am now happiest with mu DP-Tuner 5 position chip. Way more power than both the other two even when they were stacked. If you just want all-out power, give Dp-tuner a try. They can re-program your PCM or you can add an adjustable chip. I am also on DieselStop as "lvnalolife".
I love all the ford vs chevy vs dodge arguments. Each one has their strong points. I like Chevy's and Dodges but chose my 7.3L Powerstroke for the deal and knowing that the motor is strong and proven. Too bad the 6.0's had so many problems. Dodge motors are great powerplants too, but they have their share of other problems too, just like chevy's. No truck is perfect, we all however like what we have. As long as the truck I chose can continue to get me to the dunes from now on, I will be happy. I had my tranny issues in the past and it looks like they have been handled (and to let you all know, it was the tranny shops fault as they could never get it right. I ended up with a Ford Reman and it has been working flawlessly ever since.) Even lifted on my 38x15.5's I still pull Potisi with my heavy a$$ trailer about 55-60mph. And that is just because I always try to keep my exhaust temps under 1250 just to be safe. I still have plenty of pedal to go.