So Tom pointed out the "new to me" motor came with its own FP Regulator that we are using now
I swapped ECUs last night. I still have the same issue, it was sputtering a lil bit this morning. the problem was not nearly as pronounced (but it was a lot warmer out too)
Anyone got an idea? I'll be coming down Saturday to do some more work on the car , we are changing out springs, bleeding the brakes, and replacing a track arm in the rear. Bent one really bad

looks like due to an impact directly on the track arm.
My CEL going up spooner didn't happen last night (Tom did weld the exhaust to the exhaust manifold as it was leaking there) car feels a lil bit stronger in 4th going up hill. Gas mileage may have ticked up a lil bit as well too (can't really tell yet)
Damn sputtering issue WTF!