The power of a tune up
12-11-2003, 07:51 PM
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The power of a tune up
Just changed my plugs to ngk tr6s and some MSD wires.
before i did this i would have a realy bad stumble at low rpms, and it would sometimes miss at higher RPMS, especialy while cruzin at 5-10 mph zones, my car would lunge forward and back, like i was a rookie stick driver, after the change, i can cruz at 3 mph as smooth as butter. i also feel a little smoother while smashing the throddle.
point of the thread, is dont forget about the little stuff, it can make a big diffrence in the long run.
before i did this i would have a realy bad stumble at low rpms, and it would sometimes miss at higher RPMS, especialy while cruzin at 5-10 mph zones, my car would lunge forward and back, like i was a rookie stick driver, after the change, i can cruz at 3 mph as smooth as butter. i also feel a little smoother while smashing the throddle.
point of the thread, is dont forget about the little stuff, it can make a big diffrence in the long run.
12-14-2003, 09:01 PM
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Re: The power of a tune up
Originally posted by Zerosheaven
Just changed my plugs to ngk tr6s and some MSD wires.
before i did this i would have a realy bad stumble at low rpms, and it would sometimes miss at higher RPMS, especialy while cruzin at 5-10 mph zones, my car would lunge forward and back, like i was a rookie stick driver, after the change, i can cruz at 3 mph as smooth as butter. i also feel a little smoother while smashing the throddle.
point of the thread, is dont forget about the little stuff, it can make a big diffrence in the long run.
Just changed my plugs to ngk tr6s and some MSD wires.
before i did this i would have a realy bad stumble at low rpms, and it would sometimes miss at higher RPMS, especialy while cruzin at 5-10 mph zones, my car would lunge forward and back, like i was a rookie stick driver, after the change, i can cruz at 3 mph as smooth as butter. i also feel a little smoother while smashing the throddle.
point of the thread, is dont forget about the little stuff, it can make a big diffrence in the long run.
12-14-2003, 09:21 PM
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First time I changed plugs and wires on my car it was stock with everything on it.
It took me 2 days.
Now I have LTs and AC delete and no emissions and I can change the plugs in about 30 minutes taking my time.
It took me 2 days.
Now I have LTs and AC delete and no emissions and I can change the plugs in about 30 minutes taking my time.
12-14-2003, 11:16 PM
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dont forget about the little stuff, it can make a big diffrence in the long run.
since i changed the plugs, and wires it ran a 14.00 @95, and i missed my gear, i was traping at 101mph usualy, so i think it would have done a below 13.9, since then i have been bringing it up to tune, and it runs much better
i remember when it would sputter from 3.5k-5.9k rpm
it was like i was hitting a rev limiter at 4. it wouldnt rev any higher than 4k... now its doin much better
12-15-2003, 01:29 AM
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>> the little stuff...?
Nice point...I wish more people would listen.
I imagine few people here can claim to be familar with the phrase 'Preventative maintenance' - The idea of replacing the part at a set interval, assuring that it _never_ gets a chance to fail, escapes the majority of car owners. Reading the last 20 pages of your owner's manual works wonders...but I digress...
I'm glad you found the root of your problem. It's satifying to know you've finally traced down something that's been bugging you like an unscratched itch
Nice point...I wish more people would listen.
I imagine few people here can claim to be familar with the phrase 'Preventative maintenance' - The idea of replacing the part at a set interval, assuring that it _never_ gets a chance to fail, escapes the majority of car owners. Reading the last 20 pages of your owner's manual works wonders...but I digress...
I'm glad you found the root of your problem. It's satifying to know you've finally traced down something that's been bugging you like an unscratched itch
12-15-2003, 02:06 AM
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Originally posted by joecool72
How difficult of a job is it on the LT1? I'm planning a spark plug change sometime soon, myself, and would like to know how it all went for you.
How difficult of a job is it on the LT1? I'm planning a spark plug change sometime soon, myself, and would like to know how it all went for you.
12-15-2003, 04:23 AM
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easiest way to do is , is remove the alternator, and put it on ramps, took me about 1.5 days to do it and it was my first time, would have taken me less but i had work.
i used the ngk tr6s, these are not the stock replacment, rather a colder plug for nitrous which i am getting very soon
stock plug is the tr55
i used the ngk tr6s, these are not the stock replacment, rather a colder plug for nitrous which i am getting very soon
stock plug is the tr55
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