hesitates when i step on it

[karl g]

I have a 2004 hemi 5.7. When I step on the accelerator and it shifts into passing gear the truck begins to hesitate and spits &. sputters. I'm wondering what is causing this

 

[PCA4208]

Bad gas maybe? But also the passing gear is the weak link in these transmissions. Use it too much and she'll take a *******. It should be used sparingly if at all.

 

[karl g]

The truck is A 2500 4 door long box with the factory towing package

 

[PCA4208]

Still has the same transmission though. Hopefully Matt, or Danny can pitch in here soon.

 

[HolyRamBatman]

Does it hesitate in any other gear?
Like first gear at a red light and you punch it, what happens?

 

[karl g]

Yes it has original tranny. It Does the same thing if i punch it from a dead stop. Im thinking its an engine issue or a problem with the catalytic converters

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

How many miles on it?

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Typical stuff, like dirty TB, plugs, cats could be a problem but you usually throw DTC if anything goes bad with them.