update.
I changed out my plugs - the old ones were not in the greatest of shape. pretty much started right up.....YIPPIE....
although, as i was going down the road for a test drive the throttle response shut down - idling, but no power. Shut it off and started it back up and it was fine. I think it is time to replace the TPS....
Noah, now many miles do you have on your 98? What maintanance have you done? Glad its running better with the new plugs, your right it sounds like the TPS needs to be replaced.