Wow, thanks to everyone for the responses and suggestions. I didn't mean to leave this post high and dry, but I work and go to school full time, so I don't have much time to spare. However I have a partial day off today! I will try to reply to all who have suggested things.
--I've tried 3 different pcv valves, with no change. It currently has a brand new purolator specified for this model vehicle. Valve covers have been pulled and cleaned when the valve stem seals were done. There was considerable charcoal like deposits, but no vents were clogged. I installed positive type seals on the intake and exhaust valves thinking it would help with any consumption in that area. All pcv baffles are installed, and oil drainback is verified. That area was cleaned as well while valve covers were off. Spark plugs were all pulled just last week and were all normal and not oily in the least except for a the #1 and #2 cylinders. They were mildy oily while still having a light tan/gray color. Oiliness was barely significant on #3 and #4 spark plugs. 5, 6, 7, and 8 were completely dry and looked very clean.
-- I have tried 20w50 high mileage oil with no noticeable improvement in oil use. I returned to 30wt because I believe most of the parts in the engine are still in decent shape and 50wt is not optimal for them.
--Internally leaking intake manifold is a possibility. I haven't given that one much thought, though I will moving forward. I do remember spraying carb cleaner around it and finding no external leaks. I will investigate this further. I heard you could take the oil cap off while it is is running and check for idle speed changes. Not sure if this is the correct way to diagnose it, but I will give it a shot.
--The wear in this analysis was alarming to me, which was why I put 40 wt in this time. I was hoping to help with the bearing wear and the large amount of wear metals floating around. I already knew it wouldn't help with consumption.
--I've tried Restore, no change. I've also tried STP, Seafoam, Kreen, Bars Leaks Engine Oil Stop Leak(seal conditioner), and have been using MMO for about 5000 miles now @ 20%.
-- I will look into the Schaeffers, though I don't expect it will solve the consumption issue. I've also tried Maxlife, (and Castrol, Mobil, etc)but I prefer Pennzoil, especially after seeing the high amounts of additives it has.
-- @edhackett- I've considered that actually. Oil control rings at least. I'm beginning to wonder!!
-- Ring soak is a great idea that I have not tried yet. I will definitely do this soon. I don't have any kreen left unfortuately. What's the next best thing? MMO? Mopar CC Cleaner? B-12?
--SAE 60 = No. I need this vehicle to start reliably, every single time. With our wonderful Arkansas weather, one can never predict the frequent temp swings. I'm also not interested in masking the problem. I want to fix it correctly.
--No junkyard specials for me. I'm at a point where I know, or am very close to knowing everything that's wrong with this one, and I have corrected most of it. I don't want to start over. I have yet to find evidence of anything being worn out besides the valve seals, so until I do, a new engine is not an option.
-- If everything goes right, I will do a dry and wet compression check today and will post back the results.
So as it stands, the list of possibilities include worn or broken rings, cracked block, internally leaking intake manifold or head gasket. I am not sure how to diagnose either gasket and I don't have a leak down tester for to play around with. Yet.. I'm hoping the compression check tells me something useful.
Thanks again to everyone.
