Well after scouring the net putting in my Due diligence I've decided on the EASYPIC4 with 2 EasyCONNECT Accessory Boards. (I can see Flash cards, ethernet and CAN control in my future!)

Between these, my software upgrade and 4 new 18f4550 samples, It's off to the races.

All I need now is someone to do my job for me so I can tinker with this stuff all day.
Thanks again for your suggestions Steve.
I'm off to Radio Shaft to see if they have a mosfet.