replacing the plugs and wires shouldn't have an effect on the idle speed. make sure the wires are all ran to the right spot on the distributor for the correct cylinder. or maybe one wire isn't connected well. if one isn't connected well enough the cylinder would fire weak or not at all causing a knock sound
gas fliter and a air fliter would help.
When the idle goes rough, you must idle the plugs. Else the car plugs roughly.
try checking youre timing
have you tuned it up? plugs, wires, cap + rotor
If you have replaced plugs and wire most likely one of your coil pack usually run about $50
First the spark plugs may need replaced. The second thing could be the vacuum hose has come off or is loose.
I would recommend checking for codes before you do anything else.
check vaccum lines for leaks,or your valves could need adjusting.
plugged catalytic converter
distributor cap and rotor
Well a lot,first be sure the wires are in good shape, replaced the plugs,do a tune up.
The first thing is the spark plugs may be fouled out. Also the oxygen censor may need replaced it won't allow proper firing.