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maybe a torque converter issue? a clogged cat won't allow the RPM to increase, and the exhaust sound is like if you try to inflate a plastic bottle with your mouth, (my best description)
torque converter was my first guess, but it seems others have talked me out of it. I'm gonna do some tests; we'll see.