FTO slow response during accelaration.. need help

[nazGPX]

hi guys.. the problem is why my fto takes 1+ seconds to accelarate(heavy accelaration), i mean when i pressed the pedal down half already, only after 1+ seconds the engine responds n takes effect (from starting, 1k rpm, normal mode) ..the accelaration is not instantaneous as i pressed the accelarator like it used to be..feels like am i losing compression on the engine? anyone please enlighten me? thanks. btw..its a 4-tip gpx

[aza013]

When did you last get the fuel filter changed?

[nazGPX]

em..i didn't know if the previous owner had changed it already..since i owned the car i never change it before..just change the oil according to schedule..should i give it a try? changing the fuel filter?

[aza013]

I would say yep
I would also say that it's a bitch of a job to change out, as it's at the back of the engine on the fire wall.
There is not a lot of room back there.
If that makes no change get the injectors cleaned.

[nazGPX]

okay..i'll get it serviced soon n let you know the outcome..thanks aza!

[aza013]

When it gets changed out get it cut open and take a pic of it and post it up

[Gholdwayne]

When it gets changed out get it cut open and take a pic of it and post it up

^^^ Lol! It has become mandatory now

[FTO-BOY]

i didnt cut mine but dark brown liquid and sludge came out of mine ..... hehe


speaking of injectors.. anyone got theirs done?

im thinking of getting mine done when i get my license back. i just want to know if itll make a whole lot of difference.

[aza013]

If they are blocked up then yes it will help getting them done. They will cost apron $25 - $35 each to get done.

[JOeJOe]

Just to add, maybe change your transmission fluid and filter as well if you haven't done so. It'll help with the gear changes.

[FTO-BOY]

yeah i was considering getting mine done before i lost my license but never had the chance to get them done. im gonna get mine done prolly the week before i get my license back. which is in 3 weeks

[payaya]

I think your issue is the engine characteristics of the FTO. There is no power down low which tends to feel like the engine isn't going anything at low rpm.

[Bennoz]

There is no power down low

I know a couple of Fords that have got grunt down low

[vipfto]

There is no power down low

I know a couple of Fords that have got grunt down low

[nazGPX]

anyway..here's the pic, is it safe if i use ordinary fuel filter? because it cost $100 here for genuine fuel filter from my local mitsu agent i didnt want to cut my old fuel filter just incase the new ones fail..but when i open it the fuel that comes out seems a little dark, no brown sludge though..

[pearl_blu_fto]

Yeah man After Market is fine so long as it fits and it does, great work

Can't use your heater either

Damn heater cores...

[payaya]

There is no power down low

I know a couple of Fords that have got grunt down low

[Kuran]

Which aftermarket fuel filter did you use/ has it fixed your problem?

[nazGPX]

Here's the filter that i used..

[nazGPX]

Yeah man After Market is fine so long as it fits and it does, great work

Can't use your heater either

Damn heater cores...

what do you mean can't use heater? if i changed to aftermarket fuel filter i can't use the heater?