okay, so we've taken all suggestions, and here's what we've done

replaced Coolant Temp sensor-no more CTS codes
tried starting w/out maf pluged
pulled plugs and put a little Marvel in the cyls (made the motor fire before, twice, but not this time, still no fire...)
turned CAS as clawhammer was turning it over

so far, we're still stumped, no fire, pleanty of spark (althought to me it looks a bit weak), still dumping fuel, no more codes on the ECU....


still at a loss.... there's no reason it shouldn't start now.... but it's not.... tempted to do another comp test...