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[kjkjr27]

I think anywhere on the hash marks is good.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I think anywhere on the hash marks is good.

Ok so I need to add some then. Thank you.

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[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

How hard is it to pull the spark plugs on this car? I've done plenty of spark plug and wire changes on other cars, but this one is a bit different. I think I'd like to take a look at the plugs sometime just cuz.

Thanks for viewing my rambling. This is a "lounge" so I'm talking!

VERY Easy. When my MAF sensor went out on my way back from RX, Tracy thought it might be my plugs. So when my car died in Tallahassee I was forced to check the plugs. I bought a basic ratchet and extensions and did them all in a Pep Boys Parking lot. Oh and prior to that I had never touched spark plugs. Since then I've changed my plugs and the gaping a few times.

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I think anywhere on the hash marks is good.

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Ok so I need to add some then. Thank you.

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I try and keep it at the top hash, since these engines eat oil.

[nikos30]

Guys I just figured out how I could get a turbo by next month.

I just need every one of you to lend me a couple hundred or maybe a couple grand or so. I promise I will pay you back in 10 or less years. Sounds good to me.

Thanks guys

[nikos30]

Originally Posted by lscamaro

Have you thought about seafoaming your engine? Also, what intake do you have?

the stupid g5cr intake. I didnt know about this forum when I bought it... I think somebody proved that it actually makes the car slower when its hot compared to the stock one...lmao Im an idiot!

[lscamaro]

Originally Posted by nikos30

the stupid g5cr intake. I didnt know about this forum when I bought it... I think somebody proved that it actually makes the car slower when its hot compared to the stock one...lmao Im an idiot!

Yea, I'd definitely look into swapping it out

It never ends huh?

[DarkneSS]

Looks like my can will arrive friday, so my intake manifold install is a go!
Can anyone help list what I need because one of the threads on the install I had bookmarked is gone...
It has the mace 25mm spacer already installed without a gasket, it looks like it was rtved on. I bought it from usafboy and mace installed the spacer so I think its on there good. Do I reuse the stock gasket on the bottom?

I mainly need to know what tools I need though, something about a 13mm swivel wrench?

[kjkjr27]

Just dropped off my car to get my NS-1 stripes installed!!! Woot

[jewel25]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Just dropped off my car to get my NS-1 stripes installed!!! Woot

Pretty!!!

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Just dropped off my car to get my NS-1 stripes installed!!! Woot

Sweet be sure to post up some pictures when you get it back

[pgustavson]

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Looks like my can will arrive friday, so my intake manifold install is a go!
Can anyone help list what I need because one of the threads on the install I had bookmarked is gone...
It has the mace 25mm spacer already installed without a gasket, it looks like it was rtved on. I bought it from usafboy and mace installed the spacer so I think its on there good. Do I reuse the stock gasket on the bottom?

I mainly need to know what tools I need though, something about a 13mm swivel wrench?

Yes, the OEM gasket is re-used. You have to cut off the locating-bosses from the top of it since there is no hole to accept them in the bottom of the spacer.

A wrench like this helps quite a bit for the two rear horizontal bolts:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_338386-25428-85707_4294707917__?productId=3387680&Ntt=ratchetin g+swivel+wrench&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dratcheting%2Bsw ivel%2Bwrench&facetInfo=

[DarkneSS]

Originally Posted by pgustavson

Yes, the OEM gasket is re-used. You have to cut off the locating-bosses from the top of it since there is no hole to accept them in the bottom of the spacer.

A wrench like this helps quite a bit for the two rear horizontal bolts:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_338386-25428-85707_4294707917__?productId=3387680&Ntt=ratchetin g+swivel+wrench&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dratcheting%2Bsw ivel%2Bwrench&facetInfo=

Oh that looks quite useful, I'll get one today. Do I rtv the gasket to the spacer? Other than thatiI think this install should be cake.

[pgustavson]

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Do I rtv the gasket to the spacer?

No. The OEM gasket seals just fine by itself. The gasket has two small bosses on the bottom that properly locate it to the block/heads, and to help keep it in place as the manifold is placed on top. Also - I thought I should mention - the rear bolt needs to be inserted in it's hole in the manifold/spacer before the assembly goes in. It's a little awkward, but there's no way to get it in later. You'll see what I mean when you disassemble - you won't be able to pull that bolt out by itself, the cowl is in the way. Your assembly might be a little trickier since you're installing the 1" thick piece. I hear it's kinda tight up by the cowl with that spacer installed.

[lscamaro]

I have the 1" and yea it'll be a lot tighter in the cowl area. It's extremely beneficial to get the wrench because it allows you to tighten that area up easier after you get everything lined up. Since you already have the insulator rtv'd to the manifold, the install will be a piece of cake to you. The hardest part was getting everything to line up correctly for me. You have the longer bolts right?

It should be easy. Just take out the existing manifold, and replace with the one you have. Piece of cake.