I deleted the SAI / PCV / EVAP on my VRT during the build and it almost never starts (first try) on a cold start - it'll always fire right up the second time I turn the key tho.
If it does start up the first time it'll have a rough idle for about 2 seconds and then steady out with no problem.
I also run NGK Iridium's @ .022
it's just embarrassing sometimes.... but if that's the way it is then that's the way it is....