...Best I've been able to find out is that in 2005, Ford will release the V-6/5spd. combo.

Does anyone have any information (rumors, etc..)? Will it be a new engine?

I ask because I'll probably be purchasing a '05 truck (base, reg. cab, 2wd, V-6, stick, long bed, "work truck").

Really like my Chevy now, but it looks like the Toyota Tundra (if it gets the new 4.0L V-6..245hp!) and new F-150 top my list (if it gets a new engine as well) as of now (new Reg. Cab Chevy's don't seem as good).