Engine stalls & quits on acceleration

[elGuapo]

Hi all-

Model: 99 Protege LX, 1.6 DOHC

Problem: When I open the throttle the engine bogs down, sometimes backfires, and eventually quits. If I turn the car on and leave it running without accelerating it can run all day long just fine.

What I've Tried: Replaced MAF sensor w/new OE MAF sensor, cleaned out the EGR, and removed the converter to see if it was clogged.

Biggest Mistake: Not holding cams in position when I replaced the timing belt. Haynes and AllData had different timing settings but I tried both anyways.

Any help is deeply appreciated as I have turned the replacement of the alternator into a $600 nightmare 2 weeks later.
Thanx, superman.

[elGuapo]

I've removed the head and had the valves checked. The mechanic said the valves are fine. I've been recommended to check the coil packs and double check the timing cause i could be off a tooth or two.

Please any advice would help.

[zerocover]

Does it go to shit at a certin rpm? Or with any acceleration?

How does it handle cold starts with the rpm's raised. What about just reving.

[elGuapo]

It handles cold starts w/high rpms fine. Once the car's on the slightest acceleration causes it to bog & eventually quit.

Sometimes able to rev it up but it's a gradual slow response and at that it sounds like its holding back, and then it dies the moment i let the throttle go.