I need advice on certain maintenance items...
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Cruising
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: California
I need advice on certain maintenance items...
I have a 1992 C4 and need to replace the spark plug wires and plugs. It is a daily driver and I also may need to replace the heads. Economy is important as it drives a lot, but many things have already been replaced and I want to improve these pieces. I would like to know what options there are to replacement.
ACDelco 41-993 Professional Iridium Spark Plug Are these good?
ACCEL 9020 8mm Spiral Extreme Heat Custom Fit Wire Set - Black
Thank you.
ACDelco 41-993 Professional Iridium Spark Plug Are these good?
ACCEL 9020 8mm Spiral Extreme Heat Custom Fit Wire Set - Black
Thank you.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Wichita KS
I'd go stock if it is stock. Don't really need the irridium plugs. It's a small block chevy. Until you start pumping horsepower to it, what it came with from teh factory works really well.
LONG jump from plugs and wires to heads: what's up there?
LONG jump from plugs and wires to heads: what's up there?
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: California
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 14
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From: California
The forum sells parts? Where?
I feel the stock parts last and work well. Above and beyond, on a stock engine might waste $$, even on a slightly modified car. I consider the recommended mx intervals to be minimums and exceed them with all my cars.
We support each other, as best we can, with what we have.
Have you learned how to search for answers?
I feel the stock parts last and work well. Above and beyond, on a stock engine might waste $$, even on a slightly modified car. I consider the recommended mx intervals to be minimums and exceed them with all my cars.
We support each other, as best we can, with what we have.
Have you learned how to search for answers?
Pro
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From: Huntington WV
Yes, the particular items you mentioned are good. I think what people are wondering is why you are interested in new heads. You said you are interested in economy as its a daily driver. If you want to change the heads to make more power there are other things you need to be considering before bolting on an expensive set of heads. At the very least, to get the most out of new heads, you're going to need a cam, valve springs, headers and exhaust. None of this is "economical".
Last edited by Polo Vert; Mar 5, 2015 at 12:29 AM.
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Drifting
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As for spark plugs - NGK TR55 platinum tip. Excellent plug for the LT1.
As for spark plug wires - lots of good choices. I have a set of Bosch in mine for 3 years with no problems.
As for your attitude - I don't really see the need for the hostility. For the large part most of the people on here are friendly and helpful. If you have had some sort of bad experience don't let it color the way you deal with everyone else. Don't forget that the vehicles in this generation range from 19 to 31 years old. Parts and information can be difficult to come by at times. And on a site like this the search function can be your best guide and can often answer many of your questions without the need to post.
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Cruising
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: California
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As for spark plugs - NGK TR55 platinum tip. Excellent plug for the LT1.
As for spark plug wires - lots of good choices. I have a set of Bosch in mine for 3 years with no problems.
As for your attitude - I don't really see the need for the hostility. For the large part most of the people on here are friendly and helpful. If you have had some sort of bad experience don't let it color the way you deal with everyone else. Don't forget that the vehicles in this generation range from 19 to 31 years old. Parts and information can be difficult to come by at times. And on a site like this the search function can be your best guide and can often answer many of your questions without the need to post.
As for spark plugs - NGK TR55 platinum tip. Excellent plug for the LT1.
As for spark plug wires - lots of good choices. I have a set of Bosch in mine for 3 years with no problems.
As for your attitude - I don't really see the need for the hostility. For the large part most of the people on here are friendly and helpful. If you have had some sort of bad experience don't let it color the way you deal with everyone else. Don't forget that the vehicles in this generation range from 19 to 31 years old. Parts and information can be difficult to come by at times. And on a site like this the search function can be your best guide and can often answer many of your questions without the need to post.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sacramento California
Thread title:
"I need advice on certain maintenance items... "
Thread content:
"I may need to replace the cylinder heads."
The OP gets crappy over honest questions and responses because cylinder heads are not a maintenance item regardless of daily driver status.
LOL
"I need advice on certain maintenance items... "
Thread content:
"I may need to replace the cylinder heads."
The OP gets crappy over honest questions and responses because cylinder heads are not a maintenance item regardless of daily driver status.
LOL
Last edited by DGXR; Mar 5, 2015 at 12:10 PM.
Drifting
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From: New Jersey
Frankly, if Trolls are the only "friends" then I can figure things out for myself-thank you. I will just join the long list of people that came, saw and left. No one should have to kiss your backsides for advice, and you should have more respect when you reply. Have a good life.
Safety Car
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I have a 1992 C4 and need to replace the spark plug wires and plugs. It is a daily driver and I also may need to replace the heads. Economy is important as it drives a lot, but many things have already been replaced and I want to improve these pieces. I would like to know what options there are to replacement.
ACDelco 41-993 Professional Iridium Spark Plug Are these good?
ACCEL 9020 8mm Spiral Extreme Heat Custom Fit Wire Set - Black
Thank you.
ACDelco 41-993 Professional Iridium Spark Plug Are these good?
ACCEL 9020 8mm Spiral Extreme Heat Custom Fit Wire Set - Black
Thank you.
I want advice from people who like to see purdy wires . .
My suggestions would probably be misinterpreted, so I'll keep them to myself. I'm outa here.
Thank you.
Last edited by Hot Rod Roy; Mar 6, 2015 at 01:56 AM.
Instructor
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From: Wichita KS
That's cute. I'm 58 and have messed with hot cars since my teens. Built several drag cars and hipo street cars. Have found over the years that most of the pretty bolt on stuff is just that, pretty. Until you start making real mods that other stuff is just window dressing. Your car, your $$, no worries here.
