2000 Camaro V6 lagging

[2000camaroboy]

Hey, i have a 2000 Camaro V6 5spd. and lately when i take it up to high RPM's, its been laggin like crazy. like around 4,500 RPM's to 6000, it hardly climbs, when it used to climb quite nicely for a V6 ;o). i figured its either an ignition problem or a fuel problem, so i replaced all the spark plugs, put new spark plug wires on, put a new fuel filter on, and fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank, but its still laggin. anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong with it? i'm gonna go get a diagnostic scanner here in the next few days to try and help pinpoint the problem, but i just wanted some of your guy's advice on what you think the problem may be, or if any of you have had a similar situation before. any help would be appreciated. thanks!

[coindex]

check to see if you have any vaccuum leaks, maybe at your intake?

[pro_am]

Also check and see how well your exhaust is coming out, it could be the begining of your catylitic converter getting plugged up. Hopefully it's nothing serious.
Jake

[Hypsi87]

Originally Posted by 2000camaroboy

Hey, i have a 2000 Camaro V6 5spd. and lately when i take it up to high RPM's, its been laggin like crazy. like around 4,500 RPM's to 6000, it hardly climbs, when it used to climb quite nicely for a V6 ;o). i figured its either an ignition problem or a fuel problem, so i replaced all the spark plugs, put new spark plug wires on, put a new fuel filter on, and fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank, but its still laggin. anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong with it? i'm gonna go get a diagnostic scanner here in the next few days to try and help pinpoint the problem, but i just wanted some of your guy's advice on what you think the problem may be, or if any of you have had a similar situation before. any help would be appreciated. thanks!

is the SES light on? another thing to check is the MAF. if it is not sending the correct signals then your computer will not produce the correct fuel maps for your airflow. most likely you are running rich

[96Civ]

When was the last time you changed your points?

[89IROC&RS]

um...... what???????? points havent been used sense the early 70s

[camaro_crazy]

i have an auto '97 v6 with the smae problem...when i get up to high rpms it just keeps climbing and doesnt shift, and if i try to shit it my self it lags.

[camaro_crazy]

oh and by the way the SES light is on if that helps

[96Civ]

Originally Posted by 96Civ

When was the last time you changed your points?

Sorry, I have a 68 chevelle, and whenever I talk cars, I have to actually think what we are actually talking about.

[Hypsi87]

Originally Posted by camaro_crazy

oh and by the way the SES light is on if that helps

i would almost promise you it is you MAF, go get codes pulled and see what they are.

[89IROC&RS]

if the SES light is on, get the codes scanned, thats the first step. everything else is just guessing.