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Two Spark Plugs Arcing How To Fix? Now????? Please

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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Two Spark Plugs Arcing How To Fix? Now????? Please

The 2nd one and last one on the drivers side I think blue flaSH. they r new 8mm MSD. THEY LOOK OK, R THEY MABEY not pushed on all the way? or the plugs not in all the way? the motor is hothothot so I thought I would ask while it cools down thnks its my only car 355 with trickflow 23 heads 500miles on it. wicked comp cams. thnkjs let me know if u need more info thnks

oh and its TPI with a performance chip builkt to the *****

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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R they in the right firing order?I know if u forget to plug one in the car may backfire or not plug em in the right spot the car will really run hotstressing the motor.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Sounds like bad spark plug wires to me. The voltage will take the path of least resistance. If the core has broken down the voltage will arc too the nearest source of ground rather than to the center electrode of the spark plug. This happens more often under higher humidity conditions.

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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yes they r in the right firing order checked that cause its running like a 6 cyl duh? lol no power and should be about 400HP with the specs on the motor. I live in northern NJ and it hasnt been too humid or hot for that matter and asd I said new wires but Ill replace them and see if that works if anyone is open today at this time I dont know thnkjs Dude.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Most auto parts stores will have the equipment to test the plug wires for you before you make the investment in another set.

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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good point but its a 20min ride to the one thats open now and they can pull them off its hot!!!!!! lol thnks for reminding me tho they r Xpensive
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