The ecu was reset just this morning.
Will try to get some carb cleaner tomorrow and try that stuff out.
The strange thing is I notice none of this bogging after the car is wamred up. While it is warming, the slightest tap on the gas sends the rpms plummeting. Because of this I'm wondering if it has something to do with VTCS, like a vacuum leak after the solenoid?
Does the VTCS only switch when you are on the throttle?
I removed the actuator completely, and screwed a tight bolt onto the end of the hose, and used a hose clamp on it. It seemed like a good fit, but maybe the vacuum is getting past the threads of the bolt? What did you guys do with the hose? Leave it attached to the actuator?
If there are no other problems, and it is just enrichment like you suggest, is there something that I can do about this? No one else has mentioned this problem though, so I'm thinking something is a litttle screwy with my setup.
BTW, my warmup period seems much shorter now(at least twice as fast), which I'm guessing is attributed to the thermal spacers, and coolant bypass mod since there is less metal to heat up. Just an interesting side note.
Sorry for all the longwindedness and questions, I really appreciate the info and advice.