From someone with a similar size site, I can tell you the increased server load is non-existant. Once you add the 'firstpostid' field, there is a JOIN added on. I don't see a blip of an increase in load.
OK after looking over the new hack--
revert the PHP
revert the templates: searchresultbit_threadonly and forumdisplaybit
remove the firstpostid field from thread
When it installs, it does a mass update on the thread table so I would close down the site for a minute.
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