LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 08-12-2007, 04:43 PM
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I am already cursing at the bird, how the hell do you guys swap out the plugs and wires on the passenger side.
So far i took off the alternator, I am hoping i dont have to drop the exhaust(stock manifolds)
Old 08-12-2007, 04:57 PM
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I think it might be easier to drop the y and the starter
but don't quote me on that, it's been a long time since I've done a non-header LT1
I only remember that it sucks . . . lots
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curse those at GM, got the front two now comes the rear (6,8)

any sugestions on the #8 plug? looks like its impossible without the starter or y pipe dropped
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WITH THE ALT OFF you should have no problem gettin the plugs out especially with stock manifolds
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curse those at GM, got the front two now comes the rear (6,8)

any sugestions on the #8 plug? looks like its impossible without the starter or y pipe dropped
I had mine jacked up, and I was able to reach #8 from below while lying on the driveway. I didn't find 8 all that bad, I just couldn't see what I was doing. I thought #2 was BY FAR the biggest pita of any of them to reach. Good luck!
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with the alternator off you SHOULD be able to reach it. I have my stock manifolds on my camaro and was still able to get the plugs off.
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yea i jacked my car up, took the alternator, y-pipe and starter off and had clearence to get them off. You may have to get a little creative with socket extensions and buy yourself a swivel extension, it comes in handy quite alot on these cars
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well got them in with out dropping the starter or y pipe, my arms are sore but It looks the plugs needed to be changed might even be orginal 80k
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sounds like a good time to buy lt headers. thats what i did to save some hassle
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Yea a nice set of LT headers would really make it less stressfull on you
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Did my plugs with stock manifold and it was a bit of a PITA, but not a big one. You should only need to remove the alenator and thats it. Have fun and go at it. Devin
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oh yea make sure you buy yourself a 6 pack of your favorite beer, youll definatley need it haha
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its easy with headers. i did them at the track between runs




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