spark plug boots melting on manifold
09-27-2010, 10:51 PM
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spark plug boots melting on manifold
i need some advice on how to start correcting this problem it makes my car mis fire badly and run hard
09-27-2010, 10:52 PM
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
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what wires and headers are you using??
10-01-2010, 03:14 PM
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the headers are stock and the wire are not high perfomance either. the spark plug boots basically sits almost right on the pipes. if i trim the end of the boot a little could that help?
10-01-2010, 03:25 PM
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are they 45 degree or straight boot??
10-01-2010, 04:49 PM
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you can get the boots for them... but thats only a band-aid
10-01-2010, 04:49 PM
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^^^ i was referring to fyr-sleeves
10-01-2010, 10:46 PM
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MSD plug wires have bendable boot ends which help keep them away from your headers.
10-02-2010, 03:06 PM
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there 45 degree and ima try out the couple suggestions i got to so ill be in touch and let everybody know if i get the problem resolved thanks.
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