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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Should i change out the plugs when i switch it to a MTI X1 cam? Question is do i need to change to a colder plug?
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Drew, Change the plugs while your at it. NGK Tr55 Will do. Let me know if you need any help. Come check out my car ive got the MTI R1.
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Hell yeah thanks i heard it was pretty nasty now...
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Yeah i've been happy with it so far. Are you planning on doing the cam install?
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i would definitely put some new plugs and wires while your at it.
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Yeah i've been happy with it so far. Are you planning on doing the cam install?
yeah i wanna do it myself..i dont wanna waste a bunch of money on something i can probably do myself
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Really its not that bad. Valve springs would be the worst i've heard. Mine were put in when i got my new heads. Worst part of my install was the motor mounts.
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Really its not that bad. Valve springs would be the worst i've heard. Mine were put in when i got my new heads. Worst part of my install was the motor mounts.
def.. talked to russ he said we'd all get together and tear it apart.. Ill buy the beers! haha we'll see how well this install goes
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