Misfire problems - But not the usual kind

Tiny
AUTOLANE
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  • 1999 GMC JIMMY
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90 MILES
Hello, I am at my wits end tearing my hair out over this. Been a mechanic for quite a few years now but I cant seem to figure this one out. Its my personal vehicle and time is limited to get it finished.
I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy 4.3
It has come a long ways since I first purchased it but three's something left I cant seem to figure out on my own. It didn't run when I got it, however with a lot of work its going now.
So far I have replaced:
-Spark plugs and wires. (Plugs AC Delco / Wires I believe are house brand since they were out of the ACDelco brand wires)
- Cap and rotor (both AC Delco)
- Fuel pump
- PCV valve
- Intake Air temp Sensor
- Catalytic Converter
- Water pump
- Cleaned the MAF very well and it works properly.
- Few other things.
I will note that when I got it, it had a blown head gasket. However I fixed that with two seperate rounds of Blue Devil Head Gasket sealer. One time to fix it, and the second time just to be sure.

Problem is that I cant get it registered because I cant get the check engine light to go off. Only thing left that comes up varies. Sometimes its either a P0300 (multiple cyl mifsire), or a P0302 (Cyl #2 misfire). But never at the same time, its always one or the other.
The Check engine light stays on solid, but then when I get up to around 30 to 40 mph the light will start flashing. I am leaning towards it possibly being the Spider fuel injector malfunctioning. Because besides that the damn thing runs perfect!
Any help or input would be much appreciated thank you!
Sunday, August 30th, 2015 AT 2:00 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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What is fuel pressure? 60-66psi is what it should be and they are known for spider problems as newer style poppet valves see to fix it but that is whole spider. Vacuum leaks? Also freeze frame it and check figures against what it should be I had same problem with mine an dmaf worked but was low on voltage. New maf cured it.
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Sunday, August 30th, 2015 AT 8:27 AM

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