A Little help for the plugs

[CCO]

Getting bored already so got another mod from Zip Products in Mechanicsville Va. -- A little help getting max spark to those plugs.
LOve the little bootie heat shielding.

 

[Riley P]

Any really noticeable differences physically between these and the stockers? I'm assuming seat of the pants comparison is out of the question for this time of year.

 

[CCO]

Any really noticeable differences physically between these and the stockers? I'm assuming seat of the pants comparison is out of the question for this time of year.

I've not had time to delve into it yet but I'm assuming the overall size is same perhaps with some increase in boot and wire size.
They look much bigger because of the 'socks' on the plug boots.
When I get in there I'll post up a comparo of the OEM's and aftermarket.

C.

 

[Riley P]

Looking forward to it!

 

[CCO]

Looking forward to it!

Hibernation is setting in : Cold and snowy lately -- may not get to these until spring......unless we get a warm spell again.
I do have the new dollies tho, so I might get out there again yet we'll see.
C.

 

[Crusher]

Hibernation???....I took mine to work today...and probably on Friday..+6 and sunny both days ... Looks like I will wrap it up after Fridays drive...I think this weekend will be it .....I changed the oil last week to get her ready for a few months sleep

 

[CCO]

Hibernation???....I took mine to work today...and probably on Friday..+6 and sunny both days ... Looks like I will wrap it up after Fridays drive...I think this weekend will be it .....I changed the oil last week to get her ready for a few months sleep

Yeah, days like the last couple and tomorrow make me wish it was still on the road -- Enjoy the days while we got 'em Peter....

Next week is lookin' more wintery for sure. Still hoping to meet up with Tony and the gang next Wednesday tho.

C.

 

[Crusher]

Thanks Colin I am enjoying it while I can . Friday should be it though, Going to clean her up inside and out then drop in the fuel stabilizer, hook up the CTEK and cover her up this weekend.

Not looking forward to it damn!..LOL

 

[CCO]

Manny, I've been reading about poor plug wires from the factory even on newer cars. These poor wires are brittle, cracked and all but falling off both the coil and plug causing misfire, rough idle and poor performance.

What has been your experience with OEM wires and do you caution to at least check these wires for damage and possible replacement?

C.

 

[Keith Tedford]

I usually put over 300K km on vehicles before we send them down the road and I haven't changed out a plug wire in over 20 years. I don't fix what ain't broke and have had excellent results with factory wires in recent times. When you do pull them off the plug, be careful, as you can mess them up if you get too rough.

 

[buckhorn76]

maybe a little die-electric grease too.

 

[Keith Tedford]

A little dab of the grease keeps the moisture out and makes the plug wire easier to remove next time. I always have a tube of it in my tool box but don't have plugs out much any more. Since they went away from leaded gas, plugs seem to last forever.

 

[Manny@Dasilva]

Manny, I've been reading about poor plug wires from the factory even on newer cars. These poor wires are brittle, cracked and all but falling off both the coil and plug causing misfire, rough idle and poor performance.

What has been your experience with OEM wires and do you caution to at least check these wires for damage and possible replacement?

C.

Colin , for the most part the factory have not been an issue in the first few years of the cars life . They do however become brittle and as you said cause misfires and poor running conditions .

This is the same for much any wire set that you install be it facory or aftermarket and especially on high powered cars like our Corvettes that generate a lot of heat .

It is our recommendation that plug wires be inspected with every oil change and at minimum replaced every 5 years .

 

[Riley P]

Replaced every 5 years? I am going on 12! Looks like I know what to ask for for my birthday!

 

[Woodstock Car Guy]

Replaced every 5 years? I am going on 12! Looks like I know what to ask for for my birthday!

Riley, I actually thought you were old than that ...

 

[Riley P]

Hahahaha. I still have the mental capacity of a 12 year old. I hope that never changes.

 

[buckhorn76]

Replaced every 5 years? I am going on 12! Looks like I know what to ask for for my birthday!

born in leap year were ya riley ?

 

[Riley P]

Not born on the leap year but the mental capacity was...Still as ways to go to hit 12 by that ruler but I'm getting closer....and hope to ask for more then spark plugs when that happens!