When accelerating from a stop the engine stalls and stutters badly?

JUSTBLESSED

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2013 DODGE CHARGER
3.6L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
178,567 MILES

So, I’ve recently put in a transmission in this thing not knowing my A/C condenser has a crack in it causing my transmission fluid to leak and also my Freon, long story short. I also have a misfire in my engine which I can’t quite pinpoint one cylinder misfires then all of them misfire on bank 1 which is 1, 3 and 5 cylinders. Fast forward a little when I am stopped at a stop light stop sign etc, and I try to do a take off from start my engine stalls and stutters very badly causing my cabin to shake. Any idea what this issue may be before I start draining money into it?

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KEN L

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The misfires will cause the engine to shake and stall. Can I ask if you have installed new spark plugs? Also, what codes are in the computer?

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If you have installed new spark plugs it sounds like you have a vacuum leak. I would check the intake and throttle body gaskets, use this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Also, go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.