cradlerockkid: read my first post again. I already changed the fuel filter.

Update: Local mechanic said it could be the timing belt, distributor, or semi-plugged muffler. So far, I have put on new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor since they were pretty old. Still having problems. I'm checking the exhaust tonight.
Also checked my CEL and got code 9 (CYP sensor). I did some searching on here and many have said its a bad distributor or connection. Just wondering if my symptoms point to a bad dizzy at all. No local junkyards have any used ones. I might have to pick up a new one for ~$115.