Well, I picked up a remanufactured distro from Auto Zone for $170 and it was well worth it. No more hesitation, no more sputtering, just nice, smooth acceleration. I still get a code 48 from the MIL (or CEL as you guys like to call it) for a faulty LAF sensor, but that'll be fixed after my next payday.

And if you guys don't mind me jacking my own thread, How can I check if my water pump is functioning properly without ripping half the engine apart? I've got a feeling it is shot due to the fact that my upper radiator hose gets super hot after just going once around the block and the temperature gauge has no reading. The system is full, as I just had to refill it after testing my thermostat about a week or so ago.