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rico750sxi_2
rico750sxi_2 Reader
3/2/25 11:41 a.m.

I'm a fan of stock coil packs and stock wires, never had good luck with aftermarket wires except Taylor's on any of my LS'. 

java230
java230 PowerDork
3/2/25 12:48 p.m.

In reply to rico750sxi_2 :

Good to know. I just grabbed the parts store ones as they were easily available..... It had msd ones on it. 

 

Anyone have thoughts on the carbon/wet piston? 

RacetruckRon
RacetruckRon SuperDork
3/2/25 12:59 p.m.
java230 said:

In reply to rico750sxi_2 :

Anyone have thoughts on the carbon/wet piston? 

Have you done a compression check on all 8 cylinders?

java230
java230 PowerDork
3/2/25 1:28 p.m.

In reply to RacetruckRon :

Not yet. I don't know why I didn't think about it when the plugs were out 😭

 

It seems to run fine. Breaks tires loose just fine..... 

java230
java230 PowerDork
3/2/25 8:14 p.m.

java230
java230 PowerDork
3/7/25 9:04 p.m.

This showed up. Pcv and CCV catch cans. 

java230
java230 PowerDork
4/2/25 10:24 a.m.

Finally got time to do the catch cans. Really nice product, instructions suck. It looks like they have changed some of the parts along the way and not updated instructions, also need to make a T hose, directions say 2 20" legs, one 10". No way 10" is close. It's more like 22. Had to go buy more tubing...

 

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Took it out for a spin, no service Stabilitrak this time..... Odd. Headers are on order!

81cpcamaro
81cpcamaro SuperDork
4/2/25 10:58 a.m.

Mine had random Service Stabilitrak messages, but they haven't happened for a while now. No definite reasons why it would come on.

I would recommend changing heater hoses if not done yet, the plastic tee near the firewall can break easily.  Word of warning, changing the heater hoses with the engine in the car is a royal pain, be forewarned.

java230
java230 PowerDork
4/2/25 1:11 p.m.

In reply to 81cpcamaro :

So strange. The thinking on the V forums is electrical ground issues. 

 

Ill try to take a look at the heater connections. Everything back there is no fun....

81cpcamaro
81cpcamaro SuperDork
4/2/25 5:16 p.m.

The back isn't the bad part, it is where the hoses run along side the engine.  They are in the side of the frame rail with a steel plate bolted over them. Not much room to work on getting the bolts out.

java230
java230 PowerDork
4/2/25 5:25 p.m.

In reply to 81cpcamaro :

Oh lord.... 

 

I already has this fun just getting the pcv lines in... 

java230
java230 PowerDork
4/6/25 10:13 a.m.

Shiney! X pipe is on backorder :(

81cpcamaro
81cpcamaro SuperDork
4/7/25 1:21 p.m.

Nice!!!  Waiting to hear how the install goes.

java230
java230 PowerDork
4/7/25 2:18 p.m.

In reply to 81cpcamaro :

I'm gonna farm it out..... Gravel driveway, no lift. Decided to spend the $ for someone else to deal with it. 

 

Spark plugs kinda sucked enough! blush

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