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  • #46
    Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

    HAHA

    I felt like punching the mechanic who wanted to charge me $200 to change brakes and rotors. Thats some serious beer money!!

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    • #47
      Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

      Alright guys, need suggestion on the parts... best wires/plugs and what the hell, fuel filter too

      Heading out to get the Haynes manual right now! :)
      \'96 dark green V6 Firebird<br />Y87 Performance package<br />front license plate with silver firebird insignia<br />alpine CD deck<br />T-top<br />Tinted windows @ 27%<br />low mileage (just broke 45000 not long ago!)<br /><br />waiting for first performance mod :)

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      • #48
        Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

        i went to autozone for the NKG plugs,fuel filter and PCV valve. the MSD plug wires i ordered from summit racing for 52.00 + shipping.

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        • #49
          Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

          Originally posted by Cammy98 View Post
          HAHA

          I felt like punching the mechanic who wanted to charge me $200 to change brakes and rotors. Thats some serious beer money!!
          thats actually not bad if they were doing both front and rear

          the cheapest i could do it for is $225 including tax for front and back buying the cheapest stuff at advance auto

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          • #50
            Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

            Originally posted by lostatlantis View Post
            Alright guys, need suggestion on the parts... best wires/plugs and what the hell, fuel filter too

            Heading out to get the Haynes manual right now! :)
            im not sure about your car, but if it is stock, i would just get some ac delco plugs and wires.. you dont need to spend a ton of money on "high performance" spark plug wires for a stock car IMO

            any fuel filter will do really.

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            • #51
              Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

              I just did my plugs (first thing I did, about half a year ago) myself... picked up a set of NGK Iridium IX's, and they run nicely... I also did my wires at the same time...

              Steps I would recommend for doing wires -

              1) Remove new wires from box, lay out and organize based on length.
              2) Remove old wire from plug, then trace back and remove from the coils.
              3) Replace old plug with new plug.
              4) Compare old wire to new wire, find the one that is the closest fit.
              5) Put the new wire on the coil, thread it back where the old wire came from, and attach the wire to the plug.

              That way, you don't mess up the order of coil to cylinder. :)

              Also, as far as tools go, I picked up a cheap-o "Mechanics Tool Set" from Target for $20 on sale... I think it was like $28 regularly... It's definitely been a life saver at college... Otherwise I have access to a full compliment of tools, thanks to my dad. :)

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              • #52
                Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

                filter ~$11
                stock wire from auto zone ~$25
                plugs ~$8-10 for some TR55

                pay the $40 and DIY
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                • #53
                  Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

                  I'll second Turbo on that... I went and did all of the wires/plugs... I think retail would've been around $150? Even so, that's way better than $450, and you get the pride of doing it yourself. :)

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                  • #54
                    Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?

                    I'lll cut you a break, I'll do it for you for $440.

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