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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Car wants to die when I floor throttle

When I floor the throttle the car wants to die first then after like two seconds it will regain power.recent full tune up,problem just started,any help greatly appreaciated.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Car: 1983 camaro sport coupe
Engine: 2.8l v6 - stock motor
Transmission: NWC t-5
Axle/Gears: whatever came stock (?)
Re: Car wants to die when I floor throttle

accelerator pump. had the same issue with my 74 chevelle.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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Re: Car wants to die when I floor throttle

is this happening when you stop and go or when its running(driving it),check egr valve
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Old May 13, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Car: 87 IROC Z28
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Re: Car wants to die when I floor throttle

Is the car carbureted or EFI? If carb, it's the accelerator pump. If EFI, it's the TPS.
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