08-16-2006, 09:37 PM
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plugs, wires, and 180 degree thermo
i am thinkin bout ordering new plugs NGK Spark Plugs new wires Taylor 8mm Spiro Pro Spark Plug Wires and new thermostat Hypertech PowerStat Thermostats all this is from pfyc.com and are these good products? itll cost me $90 shipped sound like good price for all this?
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08-16-2006, 09:47 PM
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Sure, wont add anything for hp that you will notice but it will help a little.
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08-16-2006, 10:16 PM
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Unless your plug wires are physically damaged, don't waste your money. Ditto if your plugs aren't worn, although they may need to be cleaned and/or re-gapped. FWIW, I run stock plug wires and plugs.
The thermostat will make your car run a tad richer, which can help to reduce knock retard and free up a few horses, but otherwise it's only worhwhile if you are looking for that last bit of power.
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09-01-2006, 11:39 AM
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i have no idea how to change this stuff. what should i do? i called around and cheapest i found was 160 for labor then i will have to pay for coolant a nd crap also..should i pay to do it or what?
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09-01-2006, 12:18 PM
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i think i could handle the plugs but dunno bout thermostat said it was about 100 to install thermo
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09-01-2006, 12:52 PM
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we do have a how-to on this right
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09-01-2006, 01:36 PM
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i think i could handle the plugs but dunno bout thermostat said it was about 100 to install thermo
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I'll sell you a haynes manual that showed me how to do mine. I loved the results.
mfuller...are you sure it will make it run richer. I mean really the only difference is the spring that allows coolants in at lower temps. I dont understand how it affects fuel/air mixture.
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09-01-2006, 02:11 PM
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I have the NGK spark plugs and i love em...... id say get em definatley
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09-01-2006, 02:21 PM
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i already got everything i just gotta install them i think im gonna pay the 100 bucks to install the thermostat though and i have haynes but still dont know if i wanna do it or not
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09-01-2006, 02:27 PM
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get someone you know who knows a little bit about automotives and have them help you...... its 100 bux you save....
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09-01-2006, 02:30 PM
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ya ill go to firestone some people i know there maybe one of them will come do it for cheaper
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09-01-2006, 02:31 PM
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how long will it take to do my plugs and wires for a first time doin them?
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09-01-2006, 02:58 PM
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$100 to install the thremostat!?!?!?! omg ill do it for $90
why are you even changeing the thermostat unless the one currently in the car isnt working properly
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09-01-2006, 03:29 PM
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puttin the 180 in
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09-01-2006, 03:29 PM
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but WHY are you putting the 180 in. it will do absolutely nothing for your car
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09-01-2006, 03:31 PM
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makes engine run cooler and gives more power
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09-01-2006, 03:32 PM
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my engine runs over the half way mark and sometimes close to 3/4
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09-01-2006, 03:34 PM
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Quote:
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makes engine run cooler and gives more power
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geez i give up. it doesnt give you more power
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09-01-2006, 04:06 PM
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my car was running the same for temps, now its a little below half. It helped keep it cooler but it didnt give any power. For god sakes dont pay somone to do it. Buy the guys haynes manual and do it yourself its easy. Its not worth the $100 for that, its worthwhile if you install it yourself.
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09-01-2006, 04:58 PM
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my car was running the same for temps, now its a little below half. It helped keep it cooler but it didnt give any power. For god sakes dont pay somone to do it. Buy the guys haynes manual and do it yourself its easy. Its not worth the $100 for that, its worthwhile if you install it yourself.
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I agree...the experience is worth it...plus I got this cool new scar on my thumb from the throttle body...chicks dig a man who works with his hands...handyman
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