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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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have a 98 dodge 1500 4x4 with 5.9. changed spark plugs, wires, rotor, cap, tans cycloid's. since problem, prior owner fixed ac and fuel pump. when I get on it I have no power like going up a hill it down shifts and loose speed I need help.... I tested the cat converter, loud yet no change what else... thanks
 
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thanks for the help ... I will try it and let you know or plst what I find out asap
 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Welcome to DF.

You'd get more help if you posted in the right section. I will move you there now.

For future reference:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-r...ead-first.html
 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pickupgear
have a 98 dodge 1500 4x4 with 5.9. changed spark plugs, wires, rotor, cap, tans cycloid's. since problem, prior owner fixed ac and fuel pump. when I get on it I have no power like going up a hill it down shifts and loose speed I need help.... I tested the cat converter, loud yet no change what else... thanks
You should read the Plenum Thread at the top of the 2nd Gen Tech section, could be part of the problem.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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+1 with Stewie. Also if you are running 35" tires or bigger with stock gears that will suck your power away like nobody business.
 

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