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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Hi I am new to this site. I have a 98 Firebird. When I start it it feels like it wants to stall but only for about 20 seconds. when i step on the gas it jerks about 5 times and then its fine after i get over 30mph. please help me.

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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I had a problem like this is a Lexus I had before. I did a tune up on it, changed the spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor and it was fine after that.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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I would try fuel pump and filter if you havent fuel. Then the basic tune up like others mentioned. Maybe even seafoam it if you havent.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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what does seafoam mean man.
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Originally Posted by Tnfcdude
Hi I am new to this site. I have a 98 Firebird. When I start it it feels like it wants to stall but only for about 20 seconds. when i step on the gas it jerks about 5 times and then its fine after i get over 30mph. please help me.

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Did this suddenly start happening or did it develop gradually. And after 20 sec. it runs fine at ANY speed? or just over 30mph? Are you getting any Service Engine lights? (so you can find the fault codes).

Could be a bunch of things depending on the above questions.
In addition to what others said, may want to also check for a loose vacuum hose or air leak in the intake plumbing after the MAF or even the MAF itself.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FastrDamnit!
Did this suddenly start happening or did it develop gradually. And after 20 sec. it runs fine at ANY speed? or just over 30mph? Are you getting any Service Engine lights? (so you can find the fault codes).

Could be a bunch of things depending on the above questions.
In addition to what others said, may want to also check for a loose vacuum hose or air leak in the intake plumbing after the MAF or even the MAF itself.
I happened all of a sudden. i just changed my fuel filter and that wasn't it. i turn my car on and it feel like its gonna stall like its choking. then when i step one the gas it jerks a few times untill i get to like 30mph or the car gets warmer. but then when i keep driving if i step one the gas too hard it will stare choking again. like its misfiring
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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I would try fuel pump and filter if you havent fuel. Then the basic tune up like others mentioned. Maybe even seafoam it if you havent.
what is seafoaming it mean.
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Originally Posted by Tnfcdude
I happened all of a sudden. i just changed my fuel filter and that wasn't it. i turn my car on and it feel like its gonna stall like its choking. then when i step one the gas it jerks a few times untill i get to like 30mph or the car gets warmer. but then when i keep driving if i step one the gas too hard it will stare choking again. like its misfiring
I had a similar problem with my 01 firebird and it ended up being a bad coil
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Just make sure you follow those Seafoam directions carefully. people have hydrolockded there engines wiht this and bent rods.
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