Engine stutters and seems to bog down

Tiny
DRHEAT12
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have an issue that occurs when driving. In od the engine seems to want to die out. It stalls and stumbles along jerk in the truck violently. This also happens in park when you snap the throttle. New cap, rotor wires and plugs. I switched to high octane fuel and used injector cleaner. The problem happens when the engine is at operating temp. I consider myself pretty good with cars and trucks but this has me stumped. Any advise or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Monday, May 2nd, 2016 AT 4:34 PM

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Tiny
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Have a trans guy scan for codes it may be a torque converter problem.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 AT 6:41 AM
Tiny
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There were no codes or apparent torque converter issue. They said it's not the trans because it happens in park.
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Monday, May 9th, 2016 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the ignition coil could be going out, have you done an voltage output test?

Here is a guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 AT 12:05 PM

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