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Just how much do lt's make changing plugs/wires?

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Just how much do lt's make changing plugs/wires?

I have been seriously debating putting lt's on my Z and am wondering just how much easier do they really make changing the plugs and wires? Ive heard that they make a world of difference and now that i am running n2o and like the pull plugs to read them and such, having an easier time doing it would really be a lifesaver.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Its a night and day difference. Headers were my first mod, so I never changed plugs and wires with the manifolds in. But from the looks of it, it would be damn near impossible, especially with my large hands. Looks like it would hurt a lot too. I swapped out plugs and wires while I did the header install. A few plugs are still hard to get too, but its not too bad.
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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It makes a huge difference, so much so that I can pull every plug from the top if I wanted to. Wires are just as easy to replace as well.
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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I also did my plugs and wires when I put my headers in, seemed easier with the headers then it would have been with the manifolds.
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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I've done it both ways, and headers made it harder in my opinion, but I went with cheapo pacesetters, if you make a socket like the one slp sells, then its not that bad
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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I've done it both ways, and headers made it harder in my opinion, but I went with cheapo pacesetters, if you make a socket like the one slp sells, then its not that bad
The Pacesetters made plug changes easier for me. I use a spark plug socket and a stubby wrench and get to every plug with ease, except the number 2 of course, where I have to remove the alternator first.
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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last time i changed my plugs it took less than an hour from the top. whats that tell you .
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