Pull the vacuum line off the top of the fuel pressure regulator and see if fuel comes out. I had a split diaphragm in the fpr that caused the engine to suck fuel that caused a very similar problem. It sounds like it's fuel related for sure. I'd exhaust every option first before pulling the valve cover and redo the timing.

 

There is a ground wire that connects the the head. It's by the firewall, intake side. Connect it and it'll fix all your problems. Trust me.

 

Thanks guys. I beleive the ground is connected. I did remember it was back there, but I will have to double check it is connected securley. I didn't think about the cams being 180 degress out, but I will have to check that too. Hopefully its the ground. I'm tired of not driving the car. Its been over a year now