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Sputtering? Like it's not getting gas? I think '97 was the plastic fuel rail year, but could be wrong, so checking fuel pressure is a little harder...
You should read through the Plenum Thread at the top of the 2nd Gen Tech Section. Could be part of the issue, may not be...
A misfire will eventually set a CEL, my truck shook for 2 days at 45MPH before it set a CEL. You could pull #6 and #8 plugs, see what they look like. #8 is prone to foul out with plenum/PCV issues...
You should read through the Plenum Thread at the top of the 2nd Gen Tech Section. Could be part of the issue, may not be...
A misfire will eventually set a CEL, my truck shook for 2 days at 45MPH before it set a CEL. You could pull #6 and #8 plugs, see what they look like. #8 is prone to foul out with plenum/PCV issues...