Hmmm, you bring up interesting points James, however I don't think that's it.

The car is magically driving fine now! However, once I get a good hour or so in, my check engine light starts flashing. The TPS does play a role in your shifting right? Because that's done.

Car drives very well actually, Amazing for 280K on the thing.

Bahh... as long as it gets me through the next 4 months, then I might do a manual swap over the summer or something.