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94 silverad 5.7L backfiring through tbi only when hot

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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 4:31 PM
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Default 94 silverad 5.7L backfiring through tbi only when hot

I currently have a problem with my truck backfiring through the tbi when hot only. when cold it idles perfectly and i have power to boot. but when heats up to temp the engine struggles and backfires when under load going on a flat road or up a hill. Replaced both temp sensors plug wires cap button plugs fuel filter air filter map aic and replaced all vaccum hoses and pcv valve. any help greatly appreciated
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 12:11 AM
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Take a very close look at the Distributor Cap, it may be cracked.
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 2:38 PM
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nope that want it replaced cap and still the same
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