Sorry I didn't read all of your last post. Just saw that it runs with the MAF unpluged. In that case maybe you should try a new MAF. Doesn't run with it plugged it but does with it unplugged. The thing could just be shot.
update:new maf in and it lives!!!i drove it across portland last night. then back across this morning. then again on 295 to scarborough this morning and it felt fine. i'm still hesistant to say it's perfect, but so far it is.thanks tons to everyone that lent some advice. spin especially for being the first to mention the maf. mikey obviously for supplying it, and carter for delivering it.