MCV - Dyno day.
Burning Brakes
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From: Mt. Juliet TN
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: MCV - Dyno day. (Matt Black)
Um...when you say that...what am I gonna need to buy? Remember, I once owned an LT1 car where the plug changing instructions start out:
1) Lift and support car appropriately
2) Remove left front wheel
3) Remove left front wheelwell
:lol: :eek: :crazy:
1) Lift and support car appropriately
2) Remove left front wheel
3) Remove left front wheelwell
:lol: :eek: :crazy:
Safety Car
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From: SE Idaho
St. Jude Contributor
Re: MCV - Dyno day. (southern_son)
Doug, long time no see! What have you done to yourself?! Good luck with the surgery, cuz.
Old injury that was aggravated last year climbing in Utah. Just decided to get it fixed.
But I'm not sure I want to buy the NGKs, since they're a product of Japan.
I like your sense of patriotism; however, for myself, I would prefer to support Japan versus our "friends" in Germany. However, that’s just me. As for the plug, I have heard nothing bad about it, and I believe Bosch plugs are made with a solid platinum core electrode versus a soldered puck as used in NGK and Delco.
As for Dyno day, seeing that it is the 10th, I might just drive out and say hello. My operation is scheduled for the 13th, and since I won't be able to take the Vette for a cruise for two weeks after the operation, I should run it the weekend before...if weather permits.
Old injury that was aggravated last year climbing in Utah. Just decided to get it fixed.
But I'm not sure I want to buy the NGKs, since they're a product of Japan.
I like your sense of patriotism; however, for myself, I would prefer to support Japan versus our "friends" in Germany. However, that’s just me. As for the plug, I have heard nothing bad about it, and I believe Bosch plugs are made with a solid platinum core electrode versus a soldered puck as used in NGK and Delco.
As for Dyno day, seeing that it is the 10th, I might just drive out and say hello. My operation is scheduled for the 13th, and since I won't be able to take the Vette for a cruise for two weeks after the operation, I should run it the weekend before...if weather permits.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
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Re: MCV - Dyno day. (WhiteC5Vette)
[QUOTEI like your sense of patriotism; however, for myself, I would prefer to support Japan versus our "friends" in Germany. [/QUOTE]
I play "Follow the Wages". If the plugs are made in a plant here in the USA, then they're fine. Looks like NGK has North American facilities, just need to find out where the TR55IX's come from...:D
F'r instance, Mike up there works for Nissan, but they've invested heavily in Tennessee and pay a lot of wages here. Doesn't mean they have a product I'll buy, but it's a theoretical possibility.
I play "Follow the Wages". If the plugs are made in a plant here in the USA, then they're fine. Looks like NGK has North American facilities, just need to find out where the TR55IX's come from...:D
F'r instance, Mike up there works for Nissan, but they've invested heavily in Tennessee and pay a lot of wages here. Doesn't mean they have a product I'll buy, but it's a theoretical possibility.
Safety Car
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From: SE Idaho
St. Jude Contributor
Re: MCV - Dyno day. (Matt Black)
[QUOTEI like your sense of patriotism; however, for myself, I would prefer to support Japan versus our "friends" in Germany.
I play "Follow the Wages". If the plugs are made in a plant here in the USA, then they're fine. Looks like NGK has North American facilities, just need to find out where the TR55IX's come from...:D
F'r instance, Mike up there works for Nissan, but they've invested heavily in Tennessee and pay a lot of wages here. Doesn't mean they have a product I'll buy, but it's a theoretical possibility.
I play "Follow the Wages". If the plugs are made in a plant here in the USA, then they're fine. Looks like NGK has North American facilities, just need to find out where the TR55IX's come from...:D
F'r instance, Mike up there works for Nissan, but they've invested heavily in Tennessee and pay a lot of wages here. Doesn't mean they have a product I'll buy, but it's a theoretical possibility.
Did not know NGK had a plant in the US; that's good news. I have NGKs in my car, and the idle smoothed out when I changed them; however, I also changed the wires at the same time, so what smoothed out the idle is up to debate. The Delcos looked ok when I removed them at 18K; pucks were all attached.
I will say it takes longer to remove the rear left plug than all the other plugs combined. The biggest problem I had with the plug was I could not see the hole, to install the new plug. Pretty much a blind operation.
Anyone here know of anyone who wants a stock 2003 C5 exhaust (H-pipe back)? Pipes were cut just over the axle to remove, however, a sleeve can be installed to reinstall the pipes. Mufflers could use another coat of black paint since the existing paint is fading. They are free to anyone who wants them; otherwise, they are headed for the dumpster in a few weeks.
