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flat spot when punched

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#1 ·
Recently installed K-N cold air intake kit and all is well except when you floor it. It takes off right away and quickly falls on it face for a half second then catches up and away we go! Any tips clues suggestions?
We are dealing with a 2007 SS with the 5.3 of course.
 
#2 ·
2007 Bogg

I am not sure how many miles you have on the Impala, It could be the fuel filter?
Check with your local tuner guy. Are you planning on doing a cat back exhaust,
you may want to tune after you do the exhaust and 160 Deg Stat.
 
#4 ·
flatspot

Thanks for the tips guys!
Now that I think about it,I'm not sure if I had the traction control on or off as 04 Detroitls mentioned! The car only has 7300 miles on it so I can't believe it is a failure of other sorts. I don't believe it did this until I put on the air intake but it's not like I make a habit of seeing how much fuel and rubber I can burn every time I drive it. I'll experiment some more when the chance arises and see what results I get and let you guys know what's up.
Thanks again!
 
#6 ·
Probablly the TC/electric pedal

Ive noticed something similar in my 2007 SS with 33000 miles... I think flooring it may cause some unexpected results due to the electric pedal and the logistics of the traction control. I wouldnt worry about it, just dont slam the pedal like me :wink:
 
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