poor acceleration

1989 CHRYSLER CONQUEST
55,855 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONYT405
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my 1989 Chrysler Conquest has poor acceleration from initial takeoff. you can hold the gas pedal to the floor, and it goes approx 30mph. What are the possible causes .
Apr 5, 2011 at 2:08 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Plugged catalytic converter, you need a tune-up, transmission isn't up-shifting, mouse chewed off a spark plug wire, vacuum leak, low fuel pressure, plugged air filter, etc.
Apr 5, 2011 at 2:38 AM
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