my CEL finally cleared from a cracked spark plug i replaced over the weekend... damn bosch +2's suck.... NGK FTW. my bogging issue, 100% gone. pulls strong up to 6K.
Also, got the HID ballast swapped in so thats functional again, and I have the pieces to replace the incorrect sender which came with my used boost gauge on the way. production number plates are ready to go in (thank you slotege), and hopefully I'll have my lip well on its way to being repaired tonight, as well as wiring in the harness for the boost gauge. when I get the new sender I should be able to run the harness, plug it, and go!