1998 Chevrolet Truck 5 7 Vortec Cuts Out Early Each Gear Top Range Smoothes

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
168,000 MILES
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JDB1958
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my 5.7 vortec cuts out early in each gear at top of range it smoothes out replaceded plugs wires rotor cap,i am just learning about DRIVEABILITY, what could it be do i need to buy a code scanner for this and future hick-ups?
Feb 1, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The first thing I would do is have it scanned for codes and let me know that exact code numbers not code descriptions? That's where I would start you could also check fuel pressure?
Feb 2, 2013 at 12:11 AM
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