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Old 06-08-2004, 07:38 AM   #1
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Question 98 5.9 Overdrive, need half throttle to kick down,Cat Conver. hot

When doing over 40mph, I need to give my V8 Grand cherokee almost half throttle just for a simple kick down. Transmission shifts perfectly, but the kick down is annoying.

Also my cat is running red hot, wonder if a fried clogged converter causes this also. Thinking about replacing cat.
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Old 06-08-2004, 11:15 AM   #2
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Re: 98 5.9 Overdrive, need half throttle to kick down,Cat Conver. hot

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When doing over 40mph, I need to give my V8 Grand cherokee almost half throttle just for a simple kick down. Transmission shifts perfectly, but the kick down is annoying.

Also my cat is running red hot, wonder if a fried clogged converter causes this also. Thinking about replacing cat.
HI, IF THE CONVERTOR IS GETTING HOT GET IT OFF BEFORE IT MESSES YOU UP GOOD DALE
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Old 06-08-2004, 11:56 AM   #3
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HI, IF THE CONVERTOR IS GETTING HOT GET IT OFF BEFORE IT MESSES YOU UP GOOD DALE
Not sure what you mean? Any thoughts on what the issue is?
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Old 06-08-2004, 05:55 PM   #4
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HI, IF THE CONVERTOR IS GETTING HOT GET IT OFF BEFORE IT MESSES YOU UP GOOD DALE
HI IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CAT. CONVERTER IS HEATING INSIDE IT WILL CONTINUE TILL IT PLUGS UP COMPLETLY. DALE
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Re: 98 5.9 Overdrive, need half throttle to kick down,Cat Conver. hot

For your exhaust problem, do what I did, buy a new cat and put on the new cat with some dual flowmaster exhaust. With a 5.9 I wouldn't have anything else. I have a 5.2 and trust me, it sounds sweet just idleing so imagine it going down the road.
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Old 09-13-2004, 05:44 PM   #6
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Re: 98 5.9 Overdrive, need half throttle to kick down,Cat Conver. hot

mikieem, where did u get ur Dual Exhaust and what kind is it..
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