2 problems w/ a 02 ecotech 5 speed

The first is whenever I put the engine under load it hesitates like its not getting gas or something. It keeps going, and if I let off, then accelerate again, its fine. Some people have suggested the fuel filter or injectors, does that make sense to any of y'all. I thought those issues would be more of a constant problem.

The second just happened, the hand brake works great, just won't lock into place. The little grey button is stickin out a little further than usual and is wobbly. Is there a way to fix this w/out takin the center counsel out or do I have a nice little pain in the neck problem on my hands?

Thanks!

It could very well be the injectors or fuel filter. As they get worse you'll notice a more consistant hesitation... a new filter and some injector cleaner couldn't hurt. For the e-brake, I would have to stay you will have to take apart the console to even get at it. Someone else may know better.

The first is whenever I put the engine under load it hesitates like its not getting gas or something. It keeps going, and if I let off, then accelerate again, its fine. Some people have suggested the fuel filter or injectors, does that make sense to any of y'all. I thought those issues would be more of a constant problem.

The second just happened, the hand brake works great, just won't lock into place. The little grey button is stickin out a little further than usual and is wobbly. Is there a way to fix this w/out takin the center counsel out or do I have a nice little pain in the neck problem on my hands?

Thanks!
It could be your intake manifold is a little small. Ask around and see if getting a bigger intake manifold would work.