Trying to figure out what i want and what I need

More modern Ford units have more gears so the downshift doesn't increase the RPMs as much as the older units. The newer ones also have a little more horsepower which also helps. I have heard that the Banks systems can help a little as well as a reprogramming of the engine computer can help a little. I have a 2000 V10 and it does scream , I think it helps to take it out of overdrive before the hill and try to keep the RPMS about 3000 - 3500 and it doesn't seem too bad to me.