1999 Chevy Camaro Acceleration

KEROUAC420

MEMBER
1999 CHEVROLET CAMARO
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
138,000 MILES

Ive got a high mileage, 5-speed Camaro. Whenever I shift gears the car sputters for awhile (especially if Im going up hill or shifting in the higher gears). Its also very slow to accelerate and I can smell something burning. I thought it might be my clutch but I had that replaced just two years ago. I also had a tune-up recently and new water pump installed. Could it be my transmission?

Thursday, November 4th, 2010 AT 2:25 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, jerking, bogging, misfiring etc. Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it

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Friday, November 5th, 2010 AT 7:08 AM