OK. I think this is FINALLY it! It wasn't running all that great so I changed the exhaust system from the y-pipe back. Took it for a test drive and so far....RUNS GREAT!!!!! Smooth, no noticeable lack of power and have not noticed the "miss" under load. Idles at 1150 when cold and in the open loop and drops to 850 when it warms up and goes into closed loop. I think I can safely say....PROBLEM SOLVED!!!! Listed below is what was wrong ( I don't think I am missing anything...)
1. Had bad plugs, rotor and wires.
2. EGR sensors were bad (valve, pressure feedback AND control module)
3. Coil was weak
4. TPS was iffy
5. Distributor pick up was bad
6. TFI was iffy
7. O2 sensor was bad
8. Knock sensor was bad
9. Timing was off (even before I messed it up further)
and finally, in no small part to the above listed items,
10. a plugged/partially plugged exhaust system.
I know that was a difficult thread to read, but I think it shows that if you are having the same issues, more than likely it is not just one issue or problem. Start researching and troubleshooting.
Thank you to everyone who helped. I hope this helps someone else. Will update once more and give you a freeway mileage report. More than likely next week.
Now on to the suspension issues......
......and wiring the center console/transfer case........
and painting it.........