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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Default bad MAf or messed up computer?

99 six speed

strange hesitation around 2300 rpm...

i drive nice and easy then move the gas pedal down a little faster as i get close to 2000 rpm then the engine hesitates like the torque control is engaging, but i floor it and it goes away.

with traction control off= it is a little more pronounced. Vette does not have active handling

I cleaned the MAF ..maybe it needs a new one?

also pings like a bitch at high rpms 5000+

like it is running too damn lean, (using chevron premium gas)

FYI no engine codes

any ideas?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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99 six speed

strange hesitation around 2300 rpm...

i drive nice and easy then move the gas pedal down a little faster as i get close to 2000 rpm then the engine hesitates like the torque control is engaging, but i floor it and it goes away.

with traction control off= it is a little more pronounced. Vette does not have active handling

I cleaned the MAF ..maybe it needs a new one?

also pings like a bitch at high rpms 5000+

like it is running too damn lean, (using chevron premium gas)

FYI no engine codes

any ideas?

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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You are really going to need to take your car to someone who has a good scanner and knows how to use it.Without codes you are shooting blind,good luck!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Your the third guy with the same issue this week. Check for LAZY or incorrectly working O2 sensors. See what your LTFT are doing

I agree DATA LOG the Engine and see what its doing.

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Originally Posted by rebelheart
You are really going to need to take your car to someone who has a good scanner and knows how to use it.Without codes you are shooting blind,good luck!
that's why i came hear to learn to see!

thanks!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Your the third guy with the same issue this week. Check for LAZY or incorrectly working O2 sensors. See what your LTFT are doing

I agree DATA LOG the Engine and see what its doing.

BC
Thanks Bill ........a scanning we will go!
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