Well, after many headaches and general anger, I finally replaced the optispark. Well that alone didn't do it because as the optispark was failing I ended up fouling atleast half of my spark plugs (standard copper core autolites).

So i go get new spark plugs.... Platinums this time....

and BOOM problem solved. The only problem i'm facing now is the fact that these plugs find a way of backing themselves out (because of my lame exhaust) so I have to A) tighten the plugs back up and B) Get a new catback...

Hooker catback ... i just need to find one cheap enough

thanks to everyone who helped me with this