Engine has a lack of power can I fix it?

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TIGHTPAUL
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
My truck listed above has a power loss problem. It is always hard to start cold or warm. Here is the good one, it only acts up during the day, never at night. The truck never runs hot, always where it should be.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 9:22 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi Paul, welcome to 2CarPros.

Have you checked the computer for any codes?

You can follow this guide to see if you have any codes stored. Let me know what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Rich.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 9:22 AM (Merged)
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KEWLGUY1980
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 196,000 MILES
Put on a new muffler now truck lacks power, like as if the muffler was pluged, could it be a bad cat or a deffective muffler. When drivving if you try to floor it it's bogging down as if it wants to die out let off and lightly press the gas pedal it drives ok. What can I do?
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 9:22 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you only replaced the muffler, chances are that is where the problem. Check that first, then check to see if you broke the inside of the converter when removing the muffler. It has to be one of the two.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 9:22 AM (Merged)
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Thanks will try that in the morning will post back if any more information is needed. Thanks, Gary
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 9:22 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sounds good. Let me know.
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