changing plugs
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changing plugs
Heres my question.
I just installed a set of flowtech shorties and i need to change my plugs. I changed all of them except the center one under the tubes on the pass side. How can i get at it? its tight under neath and impossible up top. I dont even know if i can fit a ratchet in there from under neath.. help
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joe
I just installed a set of flowtech shorties and i need to change my plugs. I changed all of them except the center one under the tubes on the pass side. How can i get at it? its tight under neath and impossible up top. I dont even know if i can fit a ratchet in there from under neath.. help
thanks alot!
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I have slp 1-3/4 shorties just installed. I made a special socket, similar to the one slp sells. Took a socket the right size, and cut it down on the rachet end and the side that plugs onto the plug, just enough th slip on the plug and around the headers, then use a open end wrench on the other end to tighten. Works pretty good. You will probably need a cut-off wheel since socket material is pretty tough, probably won't cut it with a hacksaw. JMO
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You need to buy or modify a socket to get at it. You can find one on ebay for about 9 bucks if you are to lazy to make one like me. I have flowtech shorties and with this socket I can change the plugs in 5 minutes once I have the car in the air. You may have to get a few from the bottom.
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yeah its on the one on the drivers side under the header tubes in the center, the rest of them are done..anyone have pics of what it looks like? just a shorter spark plug socket? why not just a reg socket then?
pics are cool, and shifty yout always there with the answers!
pics are cool, and shifty yout always there with the answers!
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Originally posted by 89_305TransAm
pics are cool, and shifty yout always there with the answers!
pics are cool, and shifty yout always there with the answers!
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...d+them+on+ebay
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