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Lar's SS
New Member
Member # 915

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I was wondering, what's the record or best time is for a plug and wire change out on a late model f-body? One man/woman, first timers, no prior exp, start to total completion, from factor tight plugs to new ones. Pros & Cons? Funny or horror story? Did anyone have to call "911" for being stuck or loss of blood? I did a NGK & MSD change out last night. I was buzzing along at 1.5 hour thinking "what the big deal"until, you guessed it, plug #8. I finally finshed and started the car at 2 hour and 20 mins. How did everyone else do?
Lar

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1998 NBM SS M6 Convertible
11.58 @ 119.22 MPH

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Doug 97SS #1499
3rd Gear
Member # 100

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All depends on what motor?

LT1? took me forever!! about 7 hours! I donated my blood to a blood bank. So I was good to go there. I HATED everyminute of this freaking deal. and I did it twice! My old 95 and my cousins 94. grrrrr...

LS1? Took me and my broh Chris about 1.5 hours. LS1 is a piece of cake compared to an LT1.

Doug

[ 22 March 2001: Message edited by: Doug 97SS #1499 ]

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Lar's SS
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Member # 915

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I do have an LS1. I can't beleive it could be worst.

I never had the chance to do a LT1.

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1998 NBM SS M6 Convertible
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98-mongooSSe
1st Gear
Member # 794

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Unfortunitly, I'll let you know soon. I'm really dreading this! Hopefully it's one of those things that is not as bad once you actually do it. (Like FRC's)

Shay

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2002 Rally Red Camaro SS #8484
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Happy_Dan
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Member # 118

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Oh, it is that bad! 1-7 is easy and quick. Number 8 is a royal pain. I can't even imagine how bad a LT1 is if it is worse! I don't want to have to do it again.

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