Q: Take off is slow

asked by on April 15, 2016

I Did All the belts, fuel filter, air filter, EVERYTHING in the motor. But when i take off, acceleration seems to lag. (Slow) After about 2500Rpm, it seems Perfectly Fine. Transmission shifts Perfect!!! I dont know what to do I know the camry was never like this. What can i fix, only thing left is fuel pump but seems to work just fine. Im hoping you guys can give me at least couple ideas what to do.. I would like more than 1 idea just incase. Thank You!!!! (Main problem is acceleration)

My car has 191000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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