pacesetter header spark plug problem

[jrocstar]

anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the iddle spark plug on the passenger side with pacesetter headers? any suggestions would be helpful.

[97rs4life]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

a spark plug socket with an open ended wrench sometimes works for tricky plugs

[candela]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the iddle spark plug on the passenger side with pacesetter headers? any suggestions would be helpful.

Get it from below. Once you pull them, get the shorty plugs.

[kristen]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

open end wrenchs work wonders. you just need to get under it and take your time. don't twist your plug and cross thread anything

[Dozer]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

SLP makes a short spark plug socket that you use a open end with. That's what I use. Check wherever SLP products are sold.

[Meatyshells]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

i hate that stupid middle plug!!!!!
it was the reason it took me like 3 hours to change the valve springs on that cylinder!!!

[Dozer]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

Or you can always get a hammer and dent the header in a little bit to allow more room.

[Meatyshells]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

Or you can always get a hammer and dent the header in a little bit to allow more room.

yeah, im sure that's not a good idea

[kristen]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

Or you can always get a hammer and dent the header in a little bit to allow more room.

lol but your not going to get a hammer up there.

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

Yet another reason to hate pacesetter! It's always taken me 10 mins to do plugs on my 00 V6 :) Tubular manifold FTW! My RK Sport headers worked well too and plugs were a breeze!

[cam98aro]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

yeah, im sure that's not a good idea

why is that not a good idea?

the headers on my other camaro are like that, and i see no performance decrease from it

[bigbrian442]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

The plugs are easier to change with the Pacesetters then they are with the stock early 3.8 manifolds. I got that one from underneath with an offset box end wrench.

Denting the header will affect performance, But with a close to stock motor you will not notice it. The more power the motor makes the more dents in the headers will slow you down. If you do go that route keep the dent as small as possible.

Brian

[CamaroJeff™]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

SLP makes a short spark plug socket that you use a open end with. That's what I use. Check wherever SLP products are sold.

good suggestion. summit carries em for $30.

short rant: about a year before slp came out with those sockets i had made my own. basically took a 5/8" socket, cut it down to about 1 1/2" long, and ground flats in it for a 3/4' wrench. specifically for doing plugs with headers.
now i see slp gets $30 apiece for them :rant:

[Meatyshells]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

why is that not a good idea?

the headers on my other camaro are like that, and i see no performance decrease from it

so you're telling him to take a hammer and hammer his header to make room? how can that be a good idea? let me come over to your place and bash your exhaust in.

[SpeedingFirebird]

Re: pacesetter header spark plug problem

Or you can always get a hammer and dent the header in a little bit to allow more room.

If they are coated, won't this crack the ceramic coating?