Engine won't run much past 3000 RPM

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 15,000 MILES

3.4 six engine auto transmission My car stutters and when trying to accelerate car bogs and rpm's head towards 3000 with no power. Any likely culprit?

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Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure and have the exhaust system checked, it could be a plugged catalytic converter

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Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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Turned out to be bad cat

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