FI Guys - where to get one step colder plugs for FI GS4
06-07-05, 05:53 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by GILLEXUS
Dave is that NGK plug an irridium plug?
06-07-05, 07:20 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
I just ordered mine from sparkplugs.com - honestly didn't do any comparison shopping. I just wanted to find a place on the west coast (to leverage time difference to ship my order out today so we could have it tomorrow AM) that had 'em in stock.
My total was $154.35 including $32.75 for overnight shipping (I bought 16 of them to have a set on hand if I need them again. Sounds a lot cheaper than your guy
Edit - ps pump replaced and also new timing belt, SC belt.
My total was $154.35 including $32.75 for overnight shipping (I bought 16 of them to have a set on hand if I need them again. Sounds a lot cheaper than your guy
Edit - ps pump replaced and also new timing belt, SC belt.
why did you replace your PS pump
also do you know what drove the srt supercharger ??
06-07-05, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
also do you know what drove the srt supercharger ??
06-07-05, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Johnson
Are you looking for the specific belt #? If so I have that at home and can post tonight.
in was reading all your old posts today
where did SRT decide to power the SC off of
was it like the RMM off of the PS pump ??
06-07-05, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Yes, it is usually recommended to do this although until today I didn't really ask 'why'. Mo said that a higher heat range plug (such as stock) can cause pre-ignition and detonation in FI cars.
Too cold of a plug is bad too. Say on an na car, something that rev's pretty high can get away with it tho (ie: intergra type R).
Roteries run really cold plugs.
Heat range 7's are fine for most FI cars.
06-07-05, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
why did you replace your PS pump
Originally Posted by T.L.W.
also do you know what drove the srt supercharger ??
06-07-05, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hollywood
Yes what happends is the NA plug gets a lot warmer from FI so the extra heat of the plug can cause the pre-ignition of the fuel, which is pretty bad because it puts a downward force on your pistons, rods, crank when it is not supposed to.
Too cold of a plug is bad too. Say on an na car, something that rev's pretty high can get away with it tho (ie: intergra type R).
Roteries run really cold plugs.
Heat range 7's are fine for most FI cars.
Too cold of a plug is bad too. Say on an na car, something that rev's pretty high can get away with it tho (ie: intergra type R).
Roteries run really cold plugs.
Heat range 7's are fine for most FI cars.
You are 100% correct.. I'll tell my story once my new motor is built.
06-07-05, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
hey MR J
in was reading all your old posts today
where did SRT decide to power the SC off of
was it like the RMM off of the PS pump ??
in was reading all your old posts today
where did SRT decide to power the SC off of
was it like the RMM off of the PS pump ??
06-07-05, 06:27 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by Mr Johnson
Nope. Custom CNC crank pulley. I'll post pics as soon as I can get them up.
id like to modify the RMM setup and have it run off the crank as well
i was never really fond of the RMM setup running off the PS pump
have you encountered any problems with the srt setup
from all your old posts it just seemed like power was the intial problem
and that was taken care of (420rwhp)
did you have your trans built or just a VB uprgrade
thanks MrJ
-johnny
06-07-05, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
see
id like to modify the RMM setup and have it run off the crank as well
i was never really fond of the RMM setup running off the PS pump
have you encountered any problems with the srt setup
from all your old posts it just seemed like power was the intial problem
and that was taken care of (420rwhp)
did you have your trans built or just a VB uprgrade
thanks MrJ
-johnny
id like to modify the RMM setup and have it run off the crank as well
i was never really fond of the RMM setup running off the PS pump
have you encountered any problems with the srt setup
from all your old posts it just seemed like power was the intial problem
and that was taken care of (420rwhp)
did you have your trans built or just a VB uprgrade
thanks MrJ
-johnny
and neither really solved the problem. It won't shift worth a darn at full throttle. The only place I'm comfortable with tweaking the trans at this point is PFS. However I'm currently too cheap to send the trans out for the work (Read as Marauder and kids taking $$$ priority). I will be switching to AMSOIL ATF fluid in a couple of weeks though when I change the Air filter, rear diff fluid, brake fluid and trans fluid. Perhaps that will help!?As for any other problems, I would change the setup to use a ribbed belt given the resources. Just so much less to worry about.
06-07-05, 06:48 PM
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thanks Mr J got any more
im going to be changing theFMIC also
i will be aiming the IC piping th other way similar to the sRT setup
once again ..not fond of the IC piping being all on one side
all p[lans for the winter ....
have any pics of the piping coming from the TB and down
if you do thanks ....
have alot of work ahead of me to try and make the system better or least try to
thanks again
johnny
im going to be changing theFMIC also
i will be aiming the IC piping th other way similar to the sRT setup
once again ..not fond of the IC piping being all on one side
all p[lans for the winter ....
have any pics of the piping coming from the TB and down
if you do thanks ....
have alot of work ahead of me to try and make the system better or least try to
thanks again
johnny
06-07-05, 06:59 PM
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No problem johnny!
I think there are one or two other pics in previous posts that might give you an idea of what the full system looked like but in any case If the pics aren't a rush I can post a decent collection in a week or so. Otherwise I can see what I can rustle together tomorrow.
I think there are one or two other pics in previous posts that might give you an idea of what the full system looked like but in any case If the pics aren't a rush I can post a decent collection in a week or so. Otherwise I can see what I can rustle together tomorrow.
