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Old 07-18-2014, 10:39 AM
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I have a 99 Trans Am M6 that's not throwing any codes and whenever I shift into 2, 3, or 4 and under moderate throttle it feels like the car hesitates to go for a second or two then catches up with the throttle I'm giving it. It'll still accelerate, just not at the throttle I'm giving it until it stops the hesitation feelings. And no it's not like I'm shifting into 4th at 20mph then trying to gun it and underdriving it lol but I've seen it could be bad upstream o2's, vaccum leak, loose intake bolts or fuel filter. Any help will be REALLY appreciated
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What kind of air filter do you have?
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What kind of air filter do you have?
Might be just a regular K&N or just a regular replacement. Pretty new filter. SLP lid.
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Is the screen in the MAF still in place?
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Originally Posted by LS1Guynes
Might be just a regular K&N or just a regular replacement. Pretty new filter. SLP lid.
You probably have a dirty/fouled MAF caused by this. ^There is specialized MAF cleaner that you can get for the job.

Many of us have thrown away our K&N filters and never looked back.
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Originally Posted by wssix99
You probably have a dirty/fouled MAF caused by this. ^There is specialized MAF cleaner that you can get for the job.

Many of us have thrown away our K&N filters and never looked back.
Agreed on both points. Best paper filter that has the highest number of pleats is the Wix/CarQuest.



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