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Old 11-29-2007, 08:00 PM
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Truck Finally runs Great!

I just changed my spark plugs today with NGK TR5's....My old plugs were a disaster! Carbon build-up like a ****. Took my nearly 3 hrs. to change the plugs. Finally got it done though. Now whenever I floor it it pulls like Hell doesnt bog/stutter like before. Getting 10lbs of boost and no problems.
 
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Old 11-29-2007, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by '03FordSVT
I just changed my spark plugs today with NGK TR5's....My old plugs were a disaster! Carbon build-up like a ****. Took my nearly 3 hrs. to change the plugs. Finally got it done though. Now whenever I floor it it pulls like Hell doesnt bog/stutter like before. Getting 10lbs of boost and no problems.
Plug changes are a pain. Do the EGR delete. I can do my plugs in 30mins now.
 
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Old 11-30-2007, 12:24 AM
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Plug changes are a pain. Do the EGR delete. I can do my plugs in 30mins now.
+1.

I've also replaced the stock coil pack screws with the Madenterprise coil pack screw extenders. http://www.madenterprise.com/coil_pack_screws.htm



I also invested in a set of KD Tools magnetic swivel spark plug sockets.



All three make changing plugs on these beasties a lot easier on the back.

Stewart
 

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Old 11-30-2007, 06:15 AM
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Plug changes are a pain. Do the EGR delete. I can do my plugs in 30mins now.
EGR Delete????? What is the EGR?

Is it the black donut shaped thing that always got in my way...lol
 
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Old 11-30-2007, 08:53 PM
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EGR Delete????? What is the EGR?

Is it the black donut shaped thing that always got in my way...lol
Its the rusty ugly piece with black top coming out of the upper plenum and running to your driver side exhaust manifold/ header. It also eliminates all but one piece on the rail of crap next to the blower on the driver side. When its done it shold look more like this (minus the nitrous plumbing)....
 
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Oh I see...It's basically a block-off. Performance gain?
 
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Oh I see...It's basically a block-off. Performance gain?
Zero documented performance gain. It just looks cleaner and makes life easier.
 
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Performance gain?
EGR stand for Exhaust Gas Recirculation.

I can't remember at what RPM the EGR stops the recirculation, but the reason it's on all vehicles is strictly emissions related.

Originally Posted by wd13
Zero documented performance gain. It just looks cleaner and makes life easier.
Oh my, does it ever bro, does it ever!!!

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