Z71 Boggs down when giving gas

1996 CHEVROLET
196,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBIN529
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when you try to go faster the engine bogs down. it runs great other wise. dont know what else to check .
Apr 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check fuel pump pressure and check to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugging.
Apr 7, 2015 at 10:05 PM
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ROBIN529
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thank you fuel pump pressure is good didnt think of catalytic converters
Apr 7, 2015 at 11:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Give that a check and also check intake vacuum. You may have a leak at the intake.
Apr 8, 2015 at 3:52 AM
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ROBIN529
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ok i will do. thank you much
Apr 8, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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