Originally Posted by noquarter1

Update: I changed both fuel filters. The primary one was pretty easy, I just wrapped the hose on both ends in a rag and used a vice grip on each side, disconnected the hoses from the filter, and swapped the new one in.

The secondary was a bit trickier due to my ignorance, as I kept trying to get it off by hand, not realizing that the loosening the bolt on top would drop the filter with no problem. I kept trying to figure out the access issue, even disconnecting the coolant hose (spilling plenty of coolant in the process) before my better half pointed it out and suggested I try it, and voila, the filter came out super easy. I filled the new one with Seafoam and reconnected it. I kept reading about having to crank the engine for 20-ish seconds to get it to turn over after replacing the filters, but mine started right as if I hadn't replaced anything at all.

New 0-60: 14.2 seconds.

If I can get to a sub 12 seconds 0-60, I'll be happy. I'm actually okay with the acceleration as is (and even before I started this process, not realizing how quick this car is), but now that I know what it should be, I feel compelled to get it there.

Next will be removing/resealing/adjusting the Alda and removing the EGR.