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Replaced spark plugs today w SP534 at .030. Plugs that were pulled were at ~.036. My first go at changing spark plugs. Used the How-To from EBPF. I would recommend a magnetic plug socket as it took me a few extra minutes to fish out the plugs from the rear. Used anti-sieze but skipped the dielectric.

Is there anything I should look/listen for to make sure everything is seated correctly? Used a torque wrench at about 12ft/lbs to snug.
 
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Took back to stock tune, going to dealer in morning for routine checkup as bumper to bumper gets nearer @ 28k right now. Anything I should have them check, getting ptu fluid changed as a precaution.

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Took back to stock tune, going to dealer in morning for routine checkup as bumper to bumper gets nearer @ 28k right now. Anything I should have them check, getting ptu fluid changed as a precaution.

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Turbos and PTU are at the top of the list.....
 

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Finally found 100% Methanol within a reasonable drive.... so there for I felt compelled to ordered the LMS Alky Kit.... let the meth fun begin....

How does one go about seeking out a meth dealer?! Seriously, I'm real close to pulling the trigger also but have no clue where to buy "the stuff!" I know you can make your own with De-icer washer fluid and 2 cans of Heet! Not kidding at all! A friend owns a performance shop and has done this numerous times even with high-end performance vehicles with owner's permission of course and never an issue! Might go down that path if I have to!
 

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How does one go about seeking out a meth dealer?! Seriously, I'm real close to pulling the trigger also but have no clue where to buy "the stuff!" I know you can make your own with De-icer washer fluid and 2 cans of Heet! Not kidding at all! A friend owns a performance shop and has done this numerous times even with high-end performance vehicles with owner's permission of course and never an issue! Might go down that path if I have to!

Honestly I just called all the Performance shops I could find... and if they said no, then I would ask if they knew anyone who might? Then rinse and repeat... funny thing is the place I found it I knew about... just didn't think they sold it...

The guys I got it from said they sell it by the barrel load to the go kart competition drivers...
 

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The guys I got it from said they sell it by the barrel load to the go kart competition drivers...
+1 on the go kart drivers. I went to my local speed/performance shop and they sell it by the gallon. I simply bring in any container and they fill it up and charge based off how much I get.

I would look around local at local drag strips, dirt tracks, go kart tracks, and speed/performance shops.
 

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Turbos and PTU are at the top of the list.....
Per dealer it's water cooled and a bitch to do. Have to remove cat to get to the tempature sensor (fill plug). It has a drain plug. It's on record as wanting to change fluid so if anything happens he's going to hang it no questions asked. Turbos and everything else looked good.
Added the PiD code to tourqe pro so I can monitor temp on the ptu.

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Exterior detail, clay bar only on the roof, hood trunk lid, wax (body was fine from last year), spray wax then detail/spray sealer, wheels, tires etc. (Notice the Giant Uniroyal® tire in the back)2773cfff7909f87d428c5cbe17eab377835d4762dbe6cf4aca728e0dc89c61f3Ac95f261d0320932460599750790f5a4

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Thanks. Lmaoooo give me another 3weeks on the meth *twitches*scratches neck*. Congrates on your kit BTW. Hows it feel over the 4+x?

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Judgment is still out.. LMS sent me a revised Alky tune... basically same boost/spark as the 4+X but less throttle control... I asked for more....we will see what they respond with...

It's a good all weather tune.... I wouldn't call it a balls out race tune though...

This Alky kit is quite impressive... the progressive controller is HIGHLY tune able.... Julio is awesome to talk with... if you had a tuner that was willing to go balls out with it... you could get into the 11's on a race tune with 100% meth... without the motor or turbos... but that MY opinion...
 

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Judgment is still out.. LMS sent me a revised Alky tune... basically same boost/spark as the 4+X but less throttle control... I asked for more....we will see what they respond with...

It's a good all weather tune.... I wouldn't call it a balls out race tune though...

This Alky kit is quite impressive... the progressive controller is HIGHLY tune able.... Julio is awesome to talk with... if you had a tuner that was willing to go balls out with it... you could get into the 11's on a race tune with 100% meth... without the motor or turbos... but that MY opinion...

Man. I'm hopping for at least 12.2's with meth. I May have to just let them dyno tune it. But I want direct port before I dyno. You have dp's?


And I degreased, sanded, primed painted and clear coated the wheels last year. I need a tougher clear coat (maybe wheel specific). Its held up well but there are a few pebble chips.
Judgment is still out.. LMS sent me a revised Alky tune... basically same boost/spark as the 4+X but less throttle control... I asked for more....we will see what they respond with...

It's a good all weather tune.... I wouldn't call it a balls out race tune though...

This Alky kit is quite impressive... the progressive controller is HIGHLY tune able.... Julio is awesome to talk with... if you had a tuner that was willing to go balls out with it... you could get into the 11's on a race tune with 100% meth... without the motor or turbos... but that MY opinion...


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Man. I'm hopping for at least 12.2's with meth. I May have to just let them dyno tune it. But I want direct port before I dyno. You have dp's?


And I degreased, sanded, primed painted and clear coated the wheels last year. I need a tougher clear coat (maybe wheel specific). Its held up well but there are a few pebble chips.



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I have all the bolt ons minus upgraded turbos and a built motor....

Still... your wheels look great!
 

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Couldn't bear seeing that ugly radiator behind the grille any longer84d7a1f09b9d2a88455ff0a9cf0d71c0


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