Header install, what else?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kern County CA
Header install, what else?
I'll be installing FLP's within a couple weeks. Should I change out some other stock parts while I'm at it? I see that many people change spark plugs and wires, why? I have 8500 miles on the car, will the headers cause faster deterioration of the wires? What benefits are there to getting new plugs at this time?
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Safety Car
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Re: Header install, what else? (Rapid Transit)
Rapid-- AT your mileage, changing the plugs and wires would be a waste of $. Save the $ towards the next mod or invest in some sort of cool air intake system. Much more bang for the buck spent.
Drifting
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From: syracuse NY
Re: Header install, what else? (Rapid Transit)
I'm not sure if its the same with FLP's, but when I put on my TPIS LT's it was recommended that I change the plug wires or add cool socks (apparently headers will burn your stock wires). I chose to go with MSD wires because they looked better then the cool socks.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Re: Header install, what else? (Rapid Transit)
I was running Magnecore's when I installed the FLP's. The Magnecore's are shaped just like the stockers and the boot on the spark plug, even with the stock heat shield on, was touching on a few of the headers. I switched to Taylor Thundervolt 10.4 mm wires and Taylor Fire Sleeves.
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[Modified by Patches, 9:37 PM 11/6/2002]
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[Modified by Patches, 9:37 PM 11/6/2002]
Racer
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From: Portland OR
Re: Header install, what else? (Rapid Transit)
RT - I will also be installing FLP's this weekend, if UPS shows up Friday. I was going to remove and reinstall the stock plugs because of the risk of breaking them during the header install. A number of forum members have reported misfires after a header install and ultimately traced it to a cracked plug. As long as I am removing the plugs, I figured I might as well try NGK iridiums even though the stocks only have 6900 mi. After reading all the threads on fried plug wires, I decided to follow Patches' advice and put on Taylor Thundervolts with Taylor fiberglass sleeves.
Are you installing O2 sims? I will try it with the HO2S and install the sims if I get any codes. FLP's seem to be very popular and receive rave reviews from most buyers. Good luck with your install.
Alan :lol:
Are you installing O2 sims? I will try it with the HO2S and install the sims if I get any codes. FLP's seem to be very popular and receive rave reviews from most buyers. Good luck with your install.
Alan :lol:
