Spark plugs
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Spark plugs Yea i was wondering if anyone can help me with installing my spark plugs? i notice my car was mis firing and i think its time for spark plugs!!! Please help
If you're not running a power adder pick up some NGK TR55s, and some wires if they look bad. Other than that get ready to have some F-body bite marks on your hands and forearms from the swap.
Might i suggest picking up the tools in this picture if you do not already have them... it will make life MUCH easier. NGK TR55's gapped at .050 (i think, do a search) are what most N/A people run. Lots of wires are available from places such as thunder racing ------>
The flex-head ratchet is not really necessary, but it looks cool
The 4" wobble head extension and the 5/8" swivel spark plug socket used in conjunction will make things go much faster. Break them loose with the wrench, then remove the wrench and spin them out by hand by turning the extension. If you have long tube headers, it makes the #8 plug much easier, as you can get under the car and reach it no problem.
The impact swivel (black thing), doesnt articulate as much as the swivel socket and might give you a little more controll if you are having a hard time keeping the swivel socket straight.
Hope this helps!
The flex-head ratchet is not really necessary, but it looks cool
The 4" wobble head extension and the 5/8" swivel spark plug socket used in conjunction will make things go much faster. Break them loose with the wrench, then remove the wrench and spin them out by hand by turning the extension. If you have long tube headers, it makes the #8 plug much easier, as you can get under the car and reach it no problem.
The impact swivel (black thing), doesnt articulate as much as the swivel socket and might give you a little more controll if you are having a hard time keeping the swivel socket straight.
Hope this helps!
Oh yeah! Dont forget to buy some anti-seize compound and brush some on the threads of the new plugs before you install them. They will go in and out much smoother after this. Try not to get it on the electrode though, as i'm pretty sure it does conduct electricity 
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Originally Posted by DSRCAM
Yea i was wondering if anyone can help me with installing my spark plugs? i notice my car was mis firing and i think its time for spark plugs!!! Please help
