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As of a couple weeks ago I will be replacing the engine. I picked up a pretty much new engine from a nearby scrap yard with 2,500 miles on it. My current block has a spark plug in cylinder 4 that will not come out. I am afraid that if I try any harder that I will shear the plug off in the block.
During this process I will be replacing the still stock clutch & flywheel. I have moved to Montana and no longer have access to e85 so I am no longer able to use the GTX2867r to anywhere near what it is capable of. I will be picking up a Garrett Gen 2 GTX2860r with a .52 AR Tial exhaust housing to go to a smaller faster spooling turbo. I have been pondering on the idea of meth, but have not placed an order on anything to do that yet.
During this process I will be replacing the still stock clutch & flywheel. I have moved to Montana and no longer have access to e85 so I am no longer able to use the GTX2867r to anywhere near what it is capable of. I will be picking up a Garrett Gen 2 GTX2860r with a .52 AR Tial exhaust housing to go to a smaller faster spooling turbo. I have been pondering on the idea of meth, but have not placed an order on anything to do that yet.
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How long/how many miles has that plug been in the head??
When I hear stuff like this, it makes me want to change out the 1 year old/6K mile factory plugs IMMEDIATELY, to prevent this from happening.![[:(]](/images/smilies/frown.png "Frown [:(]")
When I hear stuff like this, it makes me want to change out the 1 year old/6K mile factory plugs IMMEDIATELY, to prevent this from happening.
These went in at around 60,000 miles. The car now has ~65,000 miles.
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I'm not saying its the right way or anything, just was making sure to note that in case it was of importance. Interestingly enough my brother who is a mechanic, the first thing he asks me, did you use anti-seize on the plug?
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Here's an interesting read about NGK plugs. No more putting anti-seize on them.
https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/spark-plug-101/5-things-you-should-know-about-spark-plugs
https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/spark-plug-101/5-things-you-should-know-about-spark-plugs
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Well I did a thing. I ordered a smaller turbo. Not much smaller, but it should be a good change from what is on there.
Current Turbo: GTX2867r with if I remember correct .64ar Tial Exhaust Housing
New Turbo: Gen 2 GTX2860r with .52ar Tial Exhaust Housing
https://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/mercha...oduct_Code=GRT-TBO-754&Category_Code=GG2-2860
I need to figure out what I am going to do for fueling. When I was in Idaho I had access to e85 and would mix it for an e50 mix. Unfortunately e85 is not available where I am at here in Montana. I could order e98 by the barrel or I could find another fueling solution.
Current Turbo: GTX2867r with if I remember correct .64ar Tial Exhaust Housing
New Turbo: Gen 2 GTX2860r with .52ar Tial Exhaust Housing
https://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/mercha...oduct_Code=GRT-TBO-754&Category_Code=GG2-2860
I need to figure out what I am going to do for fueling. When I was in Idaho I had access to e85 and would mix it for an e50 mix. Unfortunately e85 is not available where I am at here in Montana. I could order e98 by the barrel or I could find another fueling solution.
