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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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searched forum for all info i could find,could not believe how much and helpful, thanks to all who take the time,other than #7 it went as expected,got thru it and can not believe difference ,98 coupe,auto ,blackwing 37000 miles bought last aug with 35000 thanks again i know this is just the beginning
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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What plugs/wires did you go with?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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There is info on anything/everything associated with our cars, that's for sure.
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Nice going. This forum has a ton of information for DIY'ers.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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went with ac iridium plugs and gm performance wires also on advice of forum, gene from partshouse
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Perfect. That seems to be the best all around set-up.

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I just did the same job. I hope you survived the ordeal better than I did. I have both arms in slings

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wasn't as bad as i expected, did first plug and ran out to replace socket ,went much easier
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wasn't as bad as i expected, did first plug and ran out to replace socket ,went much easier
Good plan. I wish now I'd had a swivel joint
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Old May 5, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Good work

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That one is a bi#%%! It took me longer on the one plug than all the others combined.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I just did the same job. I hope you survived the ordeal better than I did. I have both arms in slings

Just did mine too, Dave. I put on some blue 10mm vision motorsports wires. Thank god I bought a swivel. Even so, I left some skin behind when I was done.
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The claim of 100,000 miles is rubbish,change them half or less. Setting is supposed to be.040,,,My car had 57k. the tightest gap was .060 and they ran .065 to .075 gaps. Fresh delco iridium and wires (I used M.S.D.) What a difference. I say this is one of the best "mods" you can do!!!
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It helps a LOT to remove part of the EGR exhaust manifold crap. I take that off and it's a breeze.
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My tuner put on MSD wires!





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Originally Posted by VinnyT
It helps a LOT to remove part of the EGR exhaust manifold crap. I take that off and it's a breeze.
Don't know if I'd quit say it's a breeze but it is a major help!! (I think it's air injection) Of all things to happen I didn't get #5's boot snapped on good,,missed like crazy.had to get some where soon so i had to get that bugger while motor was hot.#5 is the one wrapped up and blocked by all the hoses and pipe of that system.Got it back on and man did it scream after that!!
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