check your plugs,wires, and or timing
No. This car does not have a timing belt.
You dont they are meant to be in the car for the life of the engine. But you can buy a timing light and check the timing.
Check the crankshaft sensor. Also check the timing and timing belt. The backfiring indicates that the engine is firing at the wrong time.
Timing marks are not lined up correctly.
Check your engine timing, it may be too slow.
problem with timing belt 0r car is overheating check thermostat....bad gas /water in gas
Go to autozone.com check out the repair info for your car.
timing belt may have snapped
If a 1988 Trans AM GTA hesitates at ideal, check the timing belt. If the timing belt is off, the car will hesitate and die.
Check with the specific dealership where you purchased your car from in regards to the timing belt to get a quote. Or, consult a local mechanic such as those with ASE certified technicians.
Inefficient combustion. Check to see all cylinders firing. Check plugs for fouling. Check timing & adjust mixture if needed.