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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Thanks! The passenger side is TIGHT, be patient. It took me about 3 hours to do the passenger side (about an hour was trying to recover a plug I dropped that went into the frame), and about 30 minutes to do the driver's side. Thanks again for the "how to".
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and we are replacing spark plugs and wires on a new car because?? just curious
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and we are replacing spark plugs and wires on a new car because?? just curious
Supercharger install. Need to drop a heat range so no plug flame out on high boost applications as when WOT.
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Supercharger install. Need to drop a heat range so no plug flame out on high boost applications as when WOT.


AND / OR

Someone is doing headers.
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I found a great tool at harbor fright for changing my plugs it's a long thin swivel head one end is 1/4 the other 3/8".

I used the tool and a 1" 3/8 extension the length of the tool made changing the plugs simple. cost $28.00

I can't get a link to work, Google: dual head swivel ratchet to see it.

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Originally Posted by erikszr1
and we are replacing spark plugs and wires on a new car because?? just curious
Just the wires for me, because every bit of extra horsepower helps!

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Impressive gains from just wires. I plan to watch this video in more detail tomorrow at the office when the lady isn't trying to sleep next to me.
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Not this again...
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Originally Posted by Theta
Not this again...
???

Sorry, new here and didn't read far enough into the forum posting regs. Won't happen again.

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Originally Posted by Jet Vet
???
I'm sure he's referring to the snake oil that is aftermarket plug wires. Nonetheless, the above video is intriguing.

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Disregard, the video has been removed.
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Theta, How to remove fuse box on pass. side would be very helpful. Thanks
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Theta, How to remove fuse box on pass. side would be very helpful. Thanks
Step 13 in first post.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1594431132

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Do you use anti sieze? I read newer plugs and cars dont need
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Originally Posted by Theta
The following How-To covers the explanation of how to Remove/Replace the Spark Plugs and/or Plug Wires and includes specifications, schematics, etc.

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thanks, will look them over, great schematics
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and we are replacing spark plugs and wires on a new car because?? just curious
Good question, changing the stock ac delco plugs and wires to high performance Granatelli spark plug wires and Torque master extreme high performance spark plugs
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