Also some things to point out. The ACT sensor isn't plugged in to any thing. Also this might not make any sense to you guys. But I can't find any egr any wehre. You can see in the pictures. It's literally not there on back of the tb.Go back to post #28, do the checklist step by step. It will cover everything that causes problems like you are describing.
If you are hearing the engine 'rattle' (spark knock) then you are killing that engine.
I don't recall if you said what your miles were on the car.
Also if you could give us a pic of the engine, maybe we can spot something out of wack.