i dont think it would be worth the effort. The standard sub will probably be more sensitive than a cheap aftermarket sub so the amp just would be no good. and if you plan to put anything other than a cheap sub in you will be wasting good money.
Also the speaker will be very small in comparison to other 8" subs so geting it to fit would be a task.
What amp are you using. Seriously putting a different speaker in the standard sub box is pointless. I think even a half decent set of 6x9's in a wooden parcel shelf would be better. Have you ever thought od something like the Genesis 6x9 subs.
Or something like this built into a box which you could make part of an MDF Shelf.