Remove spark plugs.

[Freebeer187]

What tool is required to remove the spark plugs?
It shouldnt be a problem to take off the dog bones and tilt the engine, I just need the tool/size to take em off. Always had ppl do them for me so I have no idea.

Planning on replacing the cables too.

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[Mook]

id recommend delcos for wires. dont bother w/ anything expensive

as for the plugs, a spark plug socket is what u need. can get one at pretty much anywhere

 

[PANDA]

a spark plug socket.

 

[PANDA]

id recommend delcos for wires. dont bother w/ anything expensive

as for the plugs, a spark plug puller is what u need. attaches to a socket wrench. can get one at pretty much anywhere

Yes OEM plug wires, but if you change plugs them often people have said buy aftermarket like PRJ, or MSD.

 

[Mook]

buy headers. it makes the rears cake to do once all that bullshit is removed from back there

 

[Mook]

Yes OEM plug wires, but if you change plugs them often people have said buy aftermarket like PRJ, or MSD.

waste of money imo. the delcos always performed well for me. used them w/ the whipple setup too. maybe the info has changed since i sold my car

and since hes pretty much stock and will remain that way, i dont see why hed be changing plugs all that often

 

[PANDA]

waste of money imo. the delcos always performed well for me. used them w/ the whipple setup too. maybe the info has changed since i sold my car

and since hes pretty much stock and will remain that way, i dont see why hed be changing plugs all that often

Vogel told me if you remove the wires often to change plugs, get some aftermarket. I run OEM on my car, no problems, I also dont think expensive plug wires would get any better performance, I guess they are just more durable.

 

[Mook]

maybe. when i talked to him, he implied he was just gonna run a 3.4 pulley and some exhaust work. as long as hes not running autolites, he shouldnt be changing plugs frequently

and yea, i dont personally think theres any real benefit to aftermarket wires aside from maybe coming off easier and not being prone to cracking, etc

 

[PANDA]

maybe. when i talked to him, he implied he was just gonna run a 3.4 pulley and some exhaust work. as long as hes not running autolites, he shouldnt be changing plugs frequently

and yea, i dont personally think theres any real benefit to aftermarket wires aside from maybe coming off easier and not being prone to cracking, etc

My NGK's only has a few months.

 

[Mook]

wtf? arent those supposed to last awhile? the autolites were only good for a few thousand miles at most...at least the colder autolites

 

[PANDA]

wtf? arent those supposed to last awhile? the autolites were only good for a few thousand miles at most...at least the colder autolites

well they still are still copper plugs. heat range compatible to 104's

 

[Mook]

weird. always thought the ngks has a longer life

 

[PANDA]

idk maybe its because I have a race-car

 

[Bru]

Should be a 5/8 spark plug socket. I've never had to roll the engine forward but I usually get up on the engine and dig into the rear. Be sure to have a few socket extensions for the rear plugs. If you go replacement plug wires, go AC Delco.

 

[slowchevy]

every time i've done it i had to roll the motor forward.

in the bonneville, i didn't have to.

but then again here's the difference.

 

[Freebeer187]

What size am I looking for? I can prolly ask the guy there but if anyone knows it will help out.

Vato zone

 

[Mook]

Should be a 5/8 spark plug socket. I've never had to roll the engine forward but I usually get up on the engine and dig into the rear. Be sure to have a few socket extensions for the rear plugs. If you go replacement plug wires, go AC Delco.

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[Freebeer187]

Oh man im a noob >:|

 

[Freebeer187]

Think I should put in my new TR6 plugs in?

 

[slowchevy]

yes.

 

[Freebeer187]

 

[TeknoTrouble]

Dont forget to gap the plugs!

 

[Freebeer187]

... Oh man im not going to do change em. I dunno how to gap. Major noob here.

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

For a 3.4 and minor mods you could use tr55s but the tr6s will help fight knock a bit more(if you have any). 53-55 gap
To make the job easier for the first time get a 5/8th SP socket, a small 2-3" extension(or flex head ratchet). If you have trouble with the back ones, undo the upper mounts and use a ratchet strap to move the motor forward.

As for wires, delcos are fine, MSDs are a couple bucks more but do make swaping wires easier. You also have the option to just not use the the metal sleeves which will make removing delcos quite easy.
Use a small amount of silglyde on each plug wire. While you are there you might as well scuff your coilpacks terminals if any rust as formed.
gappers are $.99 from most places and are very easy to use

 

[Fish]

.53-.55 is a wee bit too small for a basic bolt on setup.