**UPDATE**
This weekend I replaced my AP764's with APP764's and put on some new wires. I couldn't get the Ford 9mm's that I wanted, so I had to get some Autolite Proffesional's. The change to decent wires and the APP's has made all the difference in the world. My car will actually bark the tires and it has never been able to do that! As for my gas mileage... I am now getting roughly 26 mpg! That is a good mix of city and highway.
Thanks for all your help!!